Weather & outages
Power outage preparation
A short outage is an annoyance; a long one is a safety and food-safety problem.
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Before
- Keep a torch and spare batteries where you can find them in the dark
- Charge phones and power banks when a storm is forecast
- Know where your fuse box and main switch are
- List any medication that needs refrigeration
During
- Report the outage to your electricity provider
- Keep the fridge and freezer closed to preserve food
- Use torches, not candles, to avoid a fire risk
- Unplug sensitive electronics against a surge when power returns
- Check on neighbours who live alone or rely on powered medical devices
After
- Check food that has been above safe temperature for too long
- Reset clocks, alarms and any tripped safety switches
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