Public date: April 26, 2024 11:36 Update date: April 26, 2024: 11:51
Okinawa Electric Power Company’s Higa Mamoru branch manager (second from right) and others apologize to Mayor Kazuyuki Zakimi (right) for the large-scale power outage that occurred on the 25th at Miyakojima City Hall around 10:45 a.m. on the 26th Author of this article Kai Tomoyose
[Miyakojima]Due to the power outage that occurred throughout Miyakojima City for eight and a half hours starting early on the 25th, Okinawa Electric Power Company’s Miyako Branch Manager Mamoru Higa visited Mayor Kazuyuki Zakimi at City Hall on the morning of the 26th and apologized for the power outage. Mayor Zakimi stressed, “From the standpoint of protecting the lives and safety of citizens, it was a terrifying eight hours.I deeply regret it,” and called for measures to prevent it from happening again.
At the beginning of the meeting, Higa branch manager apologized to Mayor Zakimi, saying, “We apologize for the inconvenience and inconvenience caused to the citizens.” He explained the circumstances surrounding the power outage and the response.
Mayor Zakimi maintained a grim expression throughout, saying, “(The power outage) could result in something that directly affects the lives of citizens.I felt that my life was in danger.I would like to request that measures be taken to ensure that something like this never happens again.” ” he proposed. He appealed, “I want (Oki Electric) to strive to provide a stable supply of electricity, with pride in supporting society.”
The power outage occurred at 3:12 a.m. on the 25th, and was fully restored at 11:42 a.m. There was major disruption to the lives of citizens, with hospitals in the city closing their outpatient clinics and children at elementary and junior high schools being forced to study in dimly lit classrooms. The school was unable to provide school lunches and took measures such as sending students home from around noon. Traffic lights in the city were also turned off, and police officers provided guidance at intersections. (Tomoyori Kai)