Y tal y como os venimos informando el gran simulacro de apagón continental norteamericano Grid EX II comenzará en 48 horas, con la participación de Canadá, México y EEUU. Sus condiciones se mantienen confidenciales ya que de lo que se trata es de testar la capacidad de reacción de más de 5000 instalaciones a lo largo y ancho del continente norteamericano, mientras prensa local y regional recogen breves reseñas ocasionales de uno u otro Estado sobre el simulacro. En la reseña que sigue se refiere parte del comunicado dado por el Departamento de Emergencias y Asuntos militares de Arizona, que aprovecha para hacer un recordatorio a las familias del Estado sobre preparativos preventivos básicos ante eventos como el que está a punto de ser simulado (black swan por pérdida continental de corriente eléctrica de larga duración). The North American Grid EX II drill has been planned by the federal government for Nov. 13-14 and will affect the United States, Canada and Mexico. “Details about the exercise are being withheld until the day of the event to preserve the integrity of the response from participating agencies,” stated the release. “This exercise is designed to test how well participating agencies respond to a widespread power loss and challenges stemming from that event … No loss of electric service is expected as part of this simulation.” (...) “Preparedness exercises provide a learning environment for emergency management communities and give them the opportunity to apply training and practice procedures,” said the release. The release goes on to mention how families can be prepared in case of an extended power outage and included: Keep flashlights, a battery-operated radio and phone handy, have a first aid kit and prescription medicines on hand, remain indoors during a storm, and if the power is out for a long period of time, pack cold and frozen foods in coolers.
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 22:39:47 +0000
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