Emergency Preparedness Guide

How to Prepare Your Home for a Power Cut

Power cuts can happen without warning, so it's a good idea to have a few things ready. A little preparation can make things much easier, especially if the power is out for a few hours.

1. Keep a torch somewhere easy to find

Don't wait until the lights go out to start looking for a torch. Keep one somewhere that's easy to reach and make sure everyone in the house knows where it is.

2. Check your batteries

Make sure your torch batteries are working and keep a few spares nearby. If you use rechargeable lights, remember to charge them regularly so they're ready when you need them.

3. Consider using something other than candles

Candles can be useful during a power cut, but they can also be a fire risk. Battery-powered or rechargeable lights are a safer option and can be just as useful.

4. Keep important devices charged

A power cut can mean you can't charge your phone or other devices when you need them. Try to keep important devices charged, and consider keeping a portable power bank handy too.

5. Keep an emergency kit together

It helps to keep your emergency supplies in one place. That way, you won't have to search around the house when the power goes out.

Your kit could include:

• Emergency torches

• Spare batteries

• A portable power bank

• Basic first-aid supplies

• A charged mobile phone

• Important contact information

6. Make sure everyone knows where the kit is

Everyone in your household should know where the emergency kit and torches are kept. This is especially important if the power goes out during the night.

7. Check your emergency lighting regularly

There's no point having a torch if the batteries are dead when you need it. Check your torches and other emergency lights from time to time, and replace or recharge the batteries when necessary.

It's also worth checking the different areas of your home to make sure you have enough light where you need it.

8. Think about different areas of your home

One torch might not be enough, especially if you're moving around the house during a power cut. Think about the areas you'll need to use, such as:

• Bedrooms

• Hallways and stairs

• Kitchen

• Garage

• Outside areas

Having a few different lights around your home can make it easier and safer to get around and carry on with everyday tasks.

Be ready when the lights go out

A little preparation can go a long way when the power goes out. Keep a few reliable lights around the house, check your batteries regularly and make sure everyone knows where the emergency supplies are.

It's much easier to prepare now than to look for a torch in the dark.

Take a look at Rubber Torch's range of emergency lighting to find something that suits your home.