• burning candles standing on a desk

    [72 Hours] Cuando el agua depende de la luz

    On April 28, 2025, a blackout left high-rise buildings without water, surprising residents. Water pressure only reaches a few floors without electric pumps. Higher floors quickly run out of water, necessitating preemptive actions such as maintaining reserves and understanding building infrastructure to mitigate impacts during outages.


  • male chemist in protective respirator and suit in kitchen

    [72 Hours] Trois jours sans cuisiner

    The article discusses the challenges of meal preparation without electricity, emphasizing the importance of storing food that doesn’t require cooking. It suggests stocking up on non-perishable items and utilizing canned goods, bread, cheese, and essential condiments. It also recommends a portable camping stove for hot meals and advises on safe usage.


  • people standing in front of burning building

    [72 Hours] Czego nie ma w plecaku

    The article emphasizes the importance of being prepared for emergencies, particularly in home situations where supplies like water and sanitation may be compromised. It suggests keeping adequate water (14 liters per person) at home and highlights the necessity of having a makeshift toilet solution. Food that doesn’t require cooking is recommended, and safety precautions regarding…


  • people in city at night

    [72 Hours] España ya hizo el examen

    On April 28, 2025, a blackout caused 15 gigawatts to vanish, affecting over 50 million people in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra. Key failures included payment systems and communication networks, leading to dangerous improvisation with candles and generators. Important preparedness lessons emerged, yet many have since been forgotten despite the risks faced.


  • food in cans and plastic bags

    [72 Hours] Der Vorrat, den niemand kochen kann

    Notvorrat ohne Strom: Der Fehler, den fast alle machen Deutschland verlangt mehr als Europa. Die EU bittet jeden Haushalt, 72 Stunden aus eigener Kraft zu bestehen. Das BBK, das Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe, empfiehlt seit Jahren zehn Tage, und merkt gleichzeitig an, dass schon ein Vorrat für drei Tage sehr viel hilft. Das ist…


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