Citizens in the Baltic States are urged to be prepared for potential issues with energy supply.
According to the ERR publication, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are continuing preparatory work to disconnect from the Russian power grid. The planned measures involve not only physical isolation from BRELL (the energy system of the CIS countries) but also transitioning these nations to the European energy network.
In light of this, rescue services and local authorities are warning citizens about the need to prepare for crisis situations, as the current international political climate keeps the threat of energy disruptions relevant.
For instance, according to the Estonian Rescue Department, approximately one-third of the population is not preparing for potential crises, which could pose a problem in times of escalation. In the wake of recent attacks on underwater cables, rescuers emphasized that a hybrid war is already underway.
"At the moment of desynchronization, the effectiveness of attacks can peak, and this can be exploited. Right now, we are once again discussing the preparations we have talked about repeatedly over the past few years, hoping that our words will be taken more seriously," the statement reads.
Therefore, rescue services are calling on citizens to stock up on non-perishable food, medications, water, and alternative light sources. It is also advisable to have batteries, a portable radio, a gas stove, and board games for entertainment.
One example of preparation for potential power outages is the Tartu Waterworks in Estonia, which has installed backup generators at key water supply points. These measures have already been tested, and the generators have proven effective during trial outages.
Source: err.