How to prepare yourself from a #blackout, in the event of extreme weather especially in the #USA. https://mindsconnected.tech/index.php?showtopic=1153&view=findpost&p=8827 #powercut #electricity #survival #guide #preparation #safety #weather

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Power is restored after a suspected arson sees a blackout in Cannes on the final day of the film festival.

A major power outage struck southeastern France on Saturday morning, threatening to jeopardize the Cannes Film Festival’s closing celebrations, including the much-anticipated Palme d’Or ceremony.

Police said they have opened an investigation into possible arson.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250524-power-is-restored-after-a-suspected-arson-sees-a-blackout-in-cannes-on-the-final-day-of-the-film-festival?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

https://www.europesays.com/uk/96312/ Does Europe need a supergrid? Experts weigh up pros and cons of ‘stitching’ national grids together #CyberSecurity #Electricity #EnergyTransition #EU #Europe #European #powercut #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower

https://www.europesays.com/uk/96277/ Tube network plunged into chaos as multiple London Underground lines hit by massive power failure #Britain #England #GreatBritain #JubileeLine #london #LondonOverground #NorthernLine #PowerCut #TransportForLondon #UK #UnitedKingdom

Does Europe need a supergrid? Experts weigh up pros and cons of ‘stitching’ national grids together https://www.byteseu.com/1004624/ #CyberSecurity #electricity #EnergyTransition #Europe #powercut #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower

https://www.europesays.com/uk/65589/ ‘Walked the last mile’ – Coco Gauff’s hotel trek paves way for landmark meeting in one-sided Iga Swiatek rivalry #ClayCourt #CocoGauff #FrenchOpen #IgaSwiatek #MADRID #MadridOpen #MirraAndreeva #PowerCut #Spain #Sports #tennis #UK #UnitedKingdom

Spain and Portugal power cut: how public and official responses have prevented this energy emergency from becoming a crisis.

Robust systems, decisive moves by the authorities and responsible reactions from the public were all responsible for averting catastrophe.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250429-spain-and-portugal-power-cut-how-public-and-official-responses-have-prevented-this-energy-emergency-from-becoming-a-crisis?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

https://www.europesays.com/uk/60742/ Could a power cut happen in the UK #Britain #Electricity #Energy #England #GreatBritain #NorthernIreland #PowerCut #Scotland #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales

Why did the lights go out in Spain and Portugal?

And what does it mean for Europe, its power grids and its electricity?

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250428-why-did-the-lights-go-out-in-spain-and-portugal?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

Power is restored in Spain after a massive blackout leaves millions stranded.

Power returned to Spain early Tuesday after a major blackout disrupted flights, metros, and communications across Spain and Portugal.

Authorities said over 99% of energy demand was restored, but the cause of the outage remains unclear.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250429-power-is-restored-in-spain-after-a-massive-blackout-leaves-millions-stranded?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

State of emergency remains in place as 99% of electricity restored https://www.byteseu.com/965043/ #IberianPeninsula #PedroSanchez #PowerCut #Spain #SpanishPrimeMinister

Everyone in Porto seems to be on the streets now. There’s queues at the supermarkets that are open, but many are closed. Around me Lidl and Spar stayed open, Minipreço and Mercadona closed. Surprisingly little issues with traffic from what I can see, even though traffic lights are off. Many bakeries are empty of inventory. Metro isn’t running. I see many tourists wait in front of AirBnBs, I assume some of them have electronic locks.

Massive blackouts have struck #Spain and #Portugal. For anyone there, please keep safe and calm. https://mindsconnected.tech/index.php?showtopic=1117&view=getnewpost #powercut #blackout #poweroutage #electricity #news

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With millions losing power across Portugal and Spain, here's my advice from Feb article on preventing #Powercut panic.

#prepping #power #spain #Portugal #RedElectra #apagón #CorteDeEnergia

https://open.substack.com/pub/morewretchthansage/p/powercut-panic-heres-how-to-keep

A major power outage in Spain and Portugal disrupts transport and communication.

Spain and Portugal were hit by a major power outage on Monday knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines.

The Portuguese Cabinet convened an emergency meeting at the prime minister’s residence, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited Red Eléctrica to follow efforts at restoring power to the grid.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250428-a-major-power-outage-in-spain-and-portugal-disrupts-transport-and-communication?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

At 10am today there was a Gloucester-wide power cut that lasted several minutes. At 2pm, I received an email from The National Grid entitled "Are you power cut prepared?"

Coincidence? I think not!

#PowerCut #Gloucestershire #Gloucester

Smol #LTE #antenna on top of a feeder pillar in an #electricity #substation - this is linked to a #modem / #router and #SCADA / #PLC equipment that monitors the status and power usage on the low voltage (230/400V) network - it works well enough (and has battery backup) so when there was a #powercut I didn't even need to call 105 - UK Power Networks already knew the area was off supply! #infrastructure #Suffolk

We’ve been without power for more than 51 hrs. We’re now looking at power being restored by midnight on the 28th. We are managing with the wood burning stove and candles.
People have been lovely. Had lunch with a friend… super food, a refreshing dog walk and great discussions.
We can do this - going for the long haul. Work tomorrow and a chance to charge the car. #StormEowyn #PowerCut #scotland

We’re ok after #StormEowyn but have no power and no phone signal. So we can’t be contacted. It doesn’t look like our power supply will be a quick fix as the pole is blocking the road to our neighbours’ farm. In Cupar to get supplies. On the plus I won the scrabble. No apologies for the expletive on a triple word score - gave us a much needed laugh! #StormEowyn #PowerCut