On the portal of the Kyiv City State Administration , they

how the capital of Ukraine, which accounts for a fairly large percentage of strikes, will live under the condition of a possible complete blackout.

Since not all residents of Kyiv will be able to leave at such a difficult time, the citizens will have to adapt to new realities.

What difficult scenarios is it better to prepare for now, so that during a long-term power outage, the movement and life of the city does not stop?

What useful links should be saved for such a case?

What will happen to ground transport

If there is a complete and long-term shutdown of the power supply due to enemy strikes, all land transport will continue its work.

Moreover, city residents will receive free travel on all ground transport routes.

In particular, buses will run on those lines where electric transport is currently running. 

Even the city electric train will be able to run.

It will be a diesel-powered locomotive.

An interval of half an hour is planned between trains.

More information about this can be found at the

.

Bus fleets are already provided with the necessary fuel supply.

There are also autonomous energy sources here.

Therefore, if necessary, drivers will be able to warm up.

What about the subway?

Unfortunately, during the long-term blackout, the subway will be completely stopped.

Underground stations will continue to function as shelters and temporary shelters during air raids.

And all ground stations will be closed.

At the underground stations, the following will be additionally available: Internet connection, drinking water, electricity to power the devices, sanitary facilities.

Admission is, of course, free.

However, it is very important to have identification documents with you.

At the stations, the average temperature is about +12-14 degrees.

Do not forget to bring warm things, clothes.

Will the heating points work?

With the help of a special

, you can find the nearest heating point.

Phone numbers and names of responsible persons are also available on the link, you can find out the capacity of the facility, the availability of a mother-child room, a dining room and a room for people with disabilities.

In order to determine where to go as quickly as possible during an emergency, you can

map to your smartphone.

It works without internet.

It is also recommended to download a map from the Google Maps application to your mobile phone in advance.

It will be needed when there is no connection.

What will happen to mobile communication

In the event of a lack of electricity, mobile communication will be able to work only in a limited mode.

That is, only voice communication will remain available.

There is hope that LTE mobile internet will also work, and 3G may also appear in the subway.

Wi-Fi will be available at some metro stations.

The Internet must also work in the fiber optic network.

Unfortunately, informing via Kyiv Digital is only possible if the user has mobile internet.

If there are interruptions with water supply

In the event of a blackout, water supply interruptions may occur.

However, you can not worry, the townspeople will not be left without water.

It will be possible to dial it in

connected to generators.

To find out where the nearest pumping station is located, as well as to find information about its connection to electricity, you can use the

.

Technical and drinking water will be supplied to the heating points.

The city has already prepared a system for transporting water tanks, and has also worked it out with communal services.

Shops will also continue their work, so drinking water will be easy to buy.

Operation of markets, shopping malls and retail chains

Of course, not all stores, shopping malls or hypermarkets will be able to continue working in these conditions.

Many already have generators or their own alternative power systems.

However, some stores in Kyiv will be open.

There you can buy industrial and household goods, food and water.

You can view the addresses of such

,

,

, and

using the links .

will also work

.

You can also find the addresses of

with auto goods,

, and private

using the links .

Please note that in the absence of electricity, the working hours of all these establishments may be shortened.

Where you can find pharmacies that will work

Some pharmacies of KP Farmatsiya are equipped with backup power sources, so they will be able to work even in the absence of electricity.

Some pharmacies of the private network will also work.

Addresses can be found

.

What is known about veterinary clinics

Under any conditions, they will continue to provide emergency aid not only to people, but also to animals.

If your pet gets into trouble during a blackout, you can contact those

that will continue to work.

The animal registration and registration service will also work.

Where it will be possible to withdraw cash from a bank card

Of course, it will not be possible to pay with a bank card during a blackout.

However, some banks will continue to operate.

You can withdraw cash here at the cash desk.

Addresses of banks are available

at this

Financial services will be provided to customers in the branches even during long-term power outages.

They are equipped with everything necessary — from generators to communication channels for uninterrupted work.

Ukrposhta and its work

In the event of a complete lack of power supply, most branches of Ukrposhta will continue to work.

you can view the addresses of branches in Kyiv.