Badgers Abroad

Episode #4 - Planning for Power Outages

August 04, 2023 UW–Madison International Safety & Security
Episode #4 - Planning for Power Outages
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Badgers Abroad
Episode #4 - Planning for Power Outages
Aug 04, 2023
UW–Madison International Safety & Security

 A power outage refers to the complete or partial loss of electrical power in a specific area or across a broader region. They often occur when the supply of electricity to homes, businesses, or infrastructure is disrupted or interrupted. Power outages can and will happen when you're overseas, particularly if you're in a developing area or a region that is heavily affected by climate change. Today’s episode will cover power outages and how to plan for and respond to them while you’re traveling.   

The impact of power outages can range from minor inconveniences to significant and prolonged threats to your health and safety. Many travelers probably do not think about how outages can affect them while they’re traveling, especially when they’re traveling internationally. Hopefully, this podcast will change that.

References and resources from the podcast are listed below:

Show Notes

 A power outage refers to the complete or partial loss of electrical power in a specific area or across a broader region. They often occur when the supply of electricity to homes, businesses, or infrastructure is disrupted or interrupted. Power outages can and will happen when you're overseas, particularly if you're in a developing area or a region that is heavily affected by climate change. Today’s episode will cover power outages and how to plan for and respond to them while you’re traveling.   

The impact of power outages can range from minor inconveniences to significant and prolonged threats to your health and safety. Many travelers probably do not think about how outages can affect them while they’re traveling, especially when they’re traveling internationally. Hopefully, this podcast will change that.

References and resources from the podcast are listed below: