2011-02-04, 11:58 AM
Your title is misleading. It states right there in the article that hospitals are exempt, meaning not included, in the rolling blackouts. And even if I read that wrong and they are in fact going to be without power, hospitals have multiple generators that are able to keep themselves self-sustained for quite some time.
Now, as for worsening road conditions there could be some more accidents happening. The only thing I can think of is traffic lights. Street lights aren't so much of a problem as long as headlights are working properly.
Also, since the stadium sits on multiple grids, I don't think it's possible that the stadium can be without power at any one time. So, in a way, it's less impacting.
EDIT: okay, I see now. Hospitals WERE in the rollouts, however, the intention was that they would be exempt. My fault.
Now, as for worsening road conditions there could be some more accidents happening. The only thing I can think of is traffic lights. Street lights aren't so much of a problem as long as headlights are working properly.
Also, since the stadium sits on multiple grids, I don't think it's possible that the stadium can be without power at any one time. So, in a way, it's less impacting.
EDIT: okay, I see now. Hospitals WERE in the rollouts, however, the intention was that they would be exempt. My fault.

