予測不能の大規模停電の恐れ…経産相が緊急談話
読売新聞 3月17日(木)14時5分配信
海江田経済産業相は１７日、厳しい寒さによる電力需要の急増のため、きょう夕方から夜にかけて予測不能な大規模停電が発生する恐れがあるとして、一層の節電への協力を産業界と国民に求める緊急のコメントを発表した。
経産省によると、東京電力管内の１７日の電力供給量が３３５０万キロ・ワットだが、午前中のピーク時に３２９２万キロ・ワットに達した。計画停電の実施にもかかわらず、厳しい寒さで暖房需要が増したためとしている。
経産省では、電力需要がピークを迎える夕方から夜にかけて、電力使用の抑制や不要不急の電気機器の使用停止など、一層の節電への協力を求めている。
TEPCO announced it is possible to be unexpected blackout tonight (Mar 17, 2011)
Here you will find some suggestions to help you prepare for sudden blackouts and learn to deal with them.
Food safety
Food in the refrigerator or freezer may be consumed if the blackout is less than 2 hours. During the blackout, keep the refrigerator or freezer doors shut as long as possible to keep the food cold for longer.
If the blackout is longer than two hours, follow these guidelines:
? For the freezer section: if the freezer is half full, it will keep the food in safe conditions for up to 24 hours max. A full freezer will keep food safe during 48 hours. If possible, don’t open the freezer door.
? For the refrigerated section: keep the milk, diary, meat, fish, eggs, sauces and leftovers that might go bad in a container surrounded by ice. Polystyrene coolers are cheap and serve this purpose.
? Use a fast answer digital thermometer to verify your food’s temperature immediately before cooking or eating them. Discard any food with a temperature over 40 degrees Fahrenheit (5℃）.
Work safety upon power restore
When the power is restored after a blackout, people in their workplaces could be at risk of electrical shock or trauma as electric current passes through the power lines and the facilities begin working. It is recommended that businessmen and employees are aware of said risks and take protective measures if they are in contact or near power lines, electric components or mobile parts in heavy machinery.
Emergency preparation
It is recommended to prepare an emergency plan which includes a supply pack in case of catastrophe. In said pack enough water should be included, dehydrated and canned food, and emergency supplies (flashlights, batteries, first aid kit, prescription medication and a digital thermometer) for at least three days. Use battery operated flashlights and portable lanterns instead of candles, gas lamps or torches (to reduce the risk of fire).
