Electricity Blackout
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Public Blood-Pressure
Rises When:—
Apia Suffers Complete Electricity Blackout
WESTERN Samoa’s Department of Works caused severe public displeasure in mid-October when there was a complete breakdown in the Apia electricity service.
The blackout was caused by two generators breaking down simul taneously. For several days in most parts of Apia, no current was sup plied for residences and business premises and as freezer goods had just been received from MV Tofua supplies of meats, fruits, ice cream, etc., quickly deteriorated and appreciable losses were suffered by importers.
The breakdown of the diesel gen erators is admitted by the Works Dept, to be caused by negligence in the maintenance of the generators.