XPost: misc.survivalism, alt.conspiracy   
   From: Kenito@Benito.naw   
      
   On Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:15:24 -0600, Dark Brandon  wrote:   
      
   >Large swaths of Portugal, Spain, parts of France, and Italy experienced   
   >a massive power outage around 11:40 am (Lisbon time) on April 28.   
   >   
   >According to Sky News, the power grid operator in Spain, Red Electrica,   
   >reported it is already working with companies to restore power.   
   >Meanwhile, in Portugal, electrical distribution company E-REDES said the   
   >interruption was due to a problem in the European electricity grid and   
   >it is attempting to address the issue, reports local newspaper Noticias.   
   >   
   >Noticias added that several hospitals in Portugal also reported being   
   >without power, including Curry Cabral Hospital, whose doctors and nurses   
   >said they are unable to access computers and that its vaccines, stored   
   >in refrigerators, could soon spoil.   
   >   
      
        They don't have emergency generators? I know they're required in   
   the U.S. I would have expected this to be the norm everywhere. Maybe   
   it's just my hubris in action making me presume this is a world wide   
   standard.   
      
   [Snip as I have no comment]   
      
   >Those traveling to the Iberian Peninsula should check in with their   
   >airline, as reports have surfaced that major airports, including the   
   >international airports in Lisbon and Madrid, are experiencing massive   
   >delays. According to reporters at El Español, planes that have been able   
   >to land are sitting on the tarmac in Madrid, with airport officials not   
   >allowing passengers to deplane.   
   >   
      
        That may be fine for the passengers. The planes will have power,   
   allowing them to watch TV/movies (if the plane is equipped). And air   
   conditioning will help keep people cool. Temperature wise, at least.   
   Attitudes could be a whole different matter.   
      
   >The airport in Lisbon has also reportedly been affected. According to El   
   >País, flights to and from the city are experiencing delays, and as of   
   >12:50 p.m. local time, power has not been restored.   
   >   
      
        ICK! An hour sans power will suck.   
      
   >This is a developing story.   
   >   
   >https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/europe-power-outage-impac   
   s-airport-and-transport-in-spain-france-portugal-italy-and-more-   
   hat-travelers-should-know/ar-AA1DLAoV   
      
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   KWills   
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   Psychotronic World Dominator.   
   And FEMA camp counselor.   
      
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