4. During winter, the station is completely isolated from the mainland.
It’s impossible to leave Concordia during winter. There’s no connection with the mainland and, if something unexpected happens, you can only count on yourself. That’s why there’s a well-equipped hospital there and a big sector of the station is packed with food. The food is also stored in storehouses near the station.
Usually, around 15 people stay there for winter. Most of the ones who stay have 2 specialties, for example, a plumber could assist in the OR and a chef could also be a firefighter.