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What to keep for a power cut

Based on the UK government’s Be Ready advice.

  • A torch and spare batteries

    Safer than candles.

  • A battery or wind-up FM radio

    Then write your station on it (see “Your radio stations”).

  • A charged power bank

    Charge it again every few months.

  • Blankets, sleeping bags or warm clothes

    Enough for everyone at home.

  • Some cash in coins and notes

    Card machines may not work in a power cut.

  • Food for 3 days that needs no cooking or fridge

    Tins, dried fruit and nuts: things you normally eat.

  • A tin opener that isn’t electric

    So tins are still useful in a power cut.

  • 18 litres of bottled water

    That’s 3 litres a person a day for 3 days, about 9 two-litre bottles. Keep extra for cooking and washing.

  • Know where to check for power cuts

    Call or visit 105.

    Power cut 105

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Based on the UK government’s Be Ready advice, adapted by OpenMap. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. OpenMap is not affiliated with or endorsed by the UK government.