Affected entrepreneurs in Ekibastuz, post-earthquake, seek relief locations.
In the town of Ekibastuz, a tragic heating incident took a toll on 31 businesses, according to "Atameken", the national chamber of entrepreneurs' website.
Take the "Mishka" store, nestled in a five-story building, where frozen fruits were a harsh reminder of the mishap. The "Eir Bum" store faced a different issue - burst radiators gushed boiling water once the heating was back on, leaving their inflatable ball inventory in shambles.
More unfortunate tales unfolded at the "People's Market", an auto parking complex with car washes and tire repair shops, and the wallpaper store. These businesses struggled with frozen heating system water that became utterly useless. Several trading houses were also impacted.
Affected business owners can reach out to the regional chamber of entrepreneurs at these numbers:
- 8 (7182) 66-03-11 (reception);
- 8 (771) 173-43-42 (deputy director Serik Aubakirov);
- 8 (777) 781-49-14 (director of the Ekibastuz branch of the regional chamber Mediyat Musanap).
The chamber also offered these contacts for damage compensation claim points:
- School No. 4, Abaya, 84, 33-77-50, 8 (777) 474-31-31;
- School No. 21, Petrenko, 7, 76-01-91, 8 (777) 269-43-12;
- GTC "Oner", Auezova, 147 A, 33-34-64, 33-40-10;
- Music school, Auezova, 55/1, 74-06-24, 8 (777) 624-50-56;
- School No. 36, Satpaev, 23; 40-00-36, 8 (777) 277-70-68;
- School No. 23, Satpaev, 24; 37-07-50, 8 (777) 658-99-99.
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Insights:
Heating incidents can occur due to various reasons, such as equipment failure, inadequate maintenance, improper installation, or human error. To prevent these incidents, consider regular maintenance, proper installation by qualified professionals, safety protocols, employee training, technology integration, and emergency backup systems. Smart technologies can monitor system performance, while safety protocols and emergency procedures are crucial in case of system failures.
Financing for repairs may be crucial for small-business owners in Ekibastuz affected by the recent heating incident, given that 31 businesses were affected according to the national chamber of entrepreneurs' website. Entrepreneurship and small-business development could benefit from strategies aimed at preventing future heating incidents, given that such incidents can occur due to various reasons.
