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POWER / UK PRACTICAL GUIDE / REVIEWED 30 OCT 2026

THE FIRST 10 MINUTES OF A POWER CUT

The first useful actions are simple: establish whether the outage is only your property, protect people first, find a safe light source and check official outage information when possible.

FREE / NEXT STEP

POWER DEPENDENCY CHECK

Identify which normal household functions depend on mains electricity before an outage forces you to discover them.

RUN THE FREE CHECK

WHAT TO DO WITH THIS

Avoid repeatedly opening fridges and freezers. Note any medical, heating, water, access or communication dependency that becomes time-sensitive.

LIMITS / SAFETY

Do not use unsafe indoor combustion sources for heat or cooking. Follow current utility and emergency advice if there is fire, gas, flooding or another immediate danger.

COMPLETE THE DECISION

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SOURCES / CURRENT UK GUIDANCEhttps://beready.campaign.gov.uk/be-informed-about-hazards/power-cuts/https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/landline-phones/future-of-landline-calls