Power outage on Usedom: Technicians fight against black hour!

Power outage on Usedom: Technicians fight against black hour!

In Heringsdorf, one of the picturesque imperial baths on the Baltic Sea coast, residents are struggling with an unexpected power outage today. At 7:45 a.m., a disruption was reported in the E.DIS Netz GmbH area, which meant that many households had to make do without electricity. According to news.de, technicians are already on site to fix the problems. But what exactly caused the disruption? This is where things get exciting.

As the Nordkurier reports, the power outage on the island of Usedom occurred in the early hours of the morning due to an underground cable fault in the medium-voltage network in Bansin, around 2:45 a.m. The affected regions include not only Heringsdorf, but also Ahlbeck and Bansin. While hotel operations in the region were paralyzed, emergency power was only available at the rescue station. Fortunately, the situation seems to be slowly improving: parts of Ahlbeck already have power again, and all affected network customers in the region should be supplied again by around 2:30 p.m.

The consequences of the failure

The effects are noticeable for residents and tourists. In an area where households are only without power for a few minutes per year on average, such a disruption is of course particularly annoying. However, the supply from EDIS, the regional supplier, remains important: despite constant investments of around 200 million euros annually in the networks, power outages cannot be completely ruled out. Technicians are still working to carry out repairs and restore network stability.

When an incident like this occurs, the first reactions are often characterized by uncertainty. The E.DIS technicians recommend keeping calm and checking the fuse box if necessary. It is also important that such failures are not reported directly to the rescue control centers; Instead, the energy supplier should be contacted, as news.de also makes clear. It is important to keep an overview and best prepare for it.

Preventive measures

A map of current power outages in Germany, provided by stromauss.org, shows affected areas in real time and makes it easy to check your own location. Users can also equip themselves with emergency plans and have flashlights and food on hand - after all, the duration of an outage can vary from seconds to several days. This helps to make everyday life as relaxing as possible in the event of an emergency.

Whether due to technical problems, overloads or natural phenomena – the causes of power outages are diverse. However, the best strategy is to be well prepared and be prepared for unexpected situations. A harmonious neighborhood can also be seen in moments like this, when people support and inform each other.