How to live out the black out?
Here is the translation of some recommendations from AsiaPlus on how to survive during the energy crisis in Tajikistan.
1. Stock up on: optimism, candles, flashlight, firewood (in case if it necessary to cook outside), thermos with hot water and matches;
2. Try to purchase a gas-vessel with gas for gas-stove and also buy a kerosene stove;
3. Regularly ventilate the your accommodation in order to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning (if you use the heating stove);
4. Fill all the thermoses with water and stock up on boiled water. Those who live in the apartments higher than 3rd level should stock up on regular water;
5. Hermetically glue up all the window cracks and cover the doors with thick blankets;
6. In order to preserve the warmth all the inmates should move to one or two rooms;
7. In order to avoid accidents do not leave the gas-stoves on for a night.











on December 25th, 2006 at 10:44 pm
I can’t help but be struck by the contrast that while Tajikistan’s elites are negotiating deals to sell surplus power abroad (http://paktribune.com/news/index.shtml?164148), their own citizens are going without power in the winter months.
I realize that ultimately this economic growth should benefit the overall economy of the country, but it would be nice to see this growth better balanced with the immediate human needs of the people of Tajikistan.