The mayor of the capital Vitaliy Klitschko told how

will live and work in the event of a long-term lack of electricity supply.

Klitschko published a corresponding message on his Telegram channel.  

Land transport

In the event of a complete lack of electricity supply, buses will operate on all land transport routes, including electric transport, which will transport passengers free of charge.

All bus fleets are provided with the necessary fuel supply and have autonomous energy sources.

Also, there are heating points for drivers on the territories of bus parks.

The city train will run.

For this purpose, the railway workers prepared for its movement with a diesel-powered locomotive.

The interval between trains will be approximately 30 minutes.

A channel where you can find out all operational information about Kyiv City Express KyivCityExpress.

Underground

In the conditions of a complete absence of electricity

- underground stations will work as points of temporary stay and shelter during an air alert.

Ground stations will be closed.

At the underground stations, the following will be available: Internet connection, electricity for recharging gadgets, drinking water and sanitary facilities.

Entry is free, but you must bring an ID.

The average temperature at the underground stations is 12-14 degrees Celsius.

Therefore, it is necessary to wear winter clothes and additionally have warm clothes.

Heating points

The nearest heating point can be found on the map.

Telephone numbers, the names of the persons responsible for them, and the capacity of the institution are also indicated here.

In addition, information on whether there are mother and child rooms, facilities for persons with disabilities and facilities for meals.

How to download a map to a smartphone

To navigate in the city without communication and mobile internet, download a map in the Google Maps application to your smartphone.

For this you need:

• Enter the application.

• Click on your profile icon and select "Offline maps".

• Click on the inscription "Choose your own card".

• Select the required section and click "Download".

From now on, all map elements, including streets and buildings, are available offline.

Communication

Mobile communication, in the absence of power supply, will work in a limited mode: only voice communication.

Mobile internet (LTE, 3G) will work in the metro, and WI-FI will also be available at some stations.

The Internet will also work in the fiber optic network.

Information through "Kyiv Digital" will work if the user has access to the Internet.

Toilets

In the event of water supply interruptions, water can be collected in pumping stations connected to generators.

You can find out where the pump station closest to your home is located, as well as the status of its connection to electricity, on the map of pump stations by following the link.

In addition, drinking water and water for other needs will be delivered to heating points if necessary.

The city has worked with communal services to transport water tankers.

It will also be possible to buy water in stores that will be open.

Malls, trade networks and markets

Without electricity in Kyiv, some retail chains, shopping malls and markets, as well as agricultural fairs, will continue to operate.

You can buy food, water, household and industrial goods from them.

In addition, household service establishments, food establishments, service stations and auto parts, and private medical facilities will operate.

Important: work schedules may be reduced during power outages.

Pharmacies

Here is a list of addresses of pharmacies of KP "Pharmacy", which are equipped with backup power sources and will work in the event of a complete lack of power supply, as well as pharmacies of the private network.

Veterinary clinics 

Veterinary hospitals will also provide qualified assistance to pets in the absence of electricity.

In addition, the Animal Registration and Registration Service will continue to work.

Banks 

The specified list of banks in the capital provides financial services to clients in conditions of a long-term absence of electricity supply.

As noted in the National Bank of Ukraine, duty branches are provided with all the necessary equipment and communication channels for continuous work in the absence of electricity.

Ukrposhta 

In the event of a complete absence of electricity supply, most of the Ukrposhta network will work.

Addresses of branches in Kyiv via the link. 

The city is constantly expanding the list of institutions that can operate on autonomous power sources in the event of an emergency.

Businesses can also join and fill out the form here. 

Information about institutions will be processed and published on the official website kyivcity.gov.ua.

Information on the lists of institutions will be constantly updated. 

The local authorities ask to download the necessary information to their devices.

It will be recalled that on December 16, 

 since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

The occupying army 

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