Disaster Preparedness / Preventing Heatstroke During Power Outages, Knowing the Signs

By Daisuke Inoue / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
18:20 JST,
July 20, 2025
When the power goes out during a typhoon or if there is a power outage in the summer, air conditioners will not work, increasing the risk of heatstroke. Power outages can last for a long time, and it is necessary to know how to keep cool without relying on electrical appliances. You should also keep...
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