Ruka Salonki purchased an aggregate. The company has purchased survival kits for the cabins in case of power outages.
– In Ruka, where there are large differences in altitude, a longer interruption would mean that we would have to take restrictive measures in distribution. Our priority is to keep the western side of Ruka, where the largest property mass on the fells is located, in operation for as long as possible. On the eastern side of Ruka, it is impossible to maintain all distribution functions during longer power cuts,” says Viinikka.
Kimmo Viinikka says that the energy and water cooperative can cope with outages of a couple of hours without any major problems.
– But in such situations, people need to be more vigilant and use the sewage and water network less. If a power cut lasts for six or ten hours, then we are in a special situation,” says Viinikka.
Some of Ruka’s entrepreneurs have prepared for possible power outages by acquiring backup electrical equipment, i.e. aggregates. Rukan Salonki, which has 30 cabins in Ruka, and the Kuksa restaurant in Rukankylä also ended up being acquired.
– We have acquired a large aggregate with which we can secure the electricity supply to the restaurant Rukan Kuksa in Rukakeskusauki. It is on the trailer so that it can be moved to the Ruka Salong area if necessary.
– We have bought water tanks and water bottles for the cottages, if there is a power cut, at least water is available. In addition, there are matches and candles, says Määttä.
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