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How to Survive a 5-day Power Cut discussion‍‍ ‍

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‍ ‍‍UK Government Emergency Advice: Get prepared for emergencies - Prepare

‍ Finnish Government advice to citizens: Instructions for preparing for various incidents and crises and emergency conditions - Suomi.fi‍ ‍This is much more extensive than the UK Government site.

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Hadleigh 5‑Day Power Cut Checklist

Household Basics

• Torches for each person/windup/solar camping lights

• Spare batteries

• Power banks – make sure they are charged!

• Wind‑up or battery radio

• Matches/lighter

• First‑aid kit – medications

Water

• 2–3 litres per person per day (drinking and cooking)

• Extra for pets

• Fill clean containers early; cover containers.

• Water purification tablets

Food

• 5 days of no‑cook meals

• Snacks and high‑energy foods

• Manual tin opener

• Fuel for outdoor stove/BBQ/

Warmth

• Blankets and warm clothing

• Plan for a single “warm room”

• Hot water bottles

Cooking

• Gas hob workable with matches

• ‘Kelly Kettle’ stick burning cooking stove

• Outdoor‑only stove/BBQ

• Fuel stored safely

Communication

• Local emergency numbers written down

• Wind up/solar LW/FM/AM/SW radio (not DAB)

• Neighbour check‑in plan

• Meeting point agreed

Home Prep

• Fill bath and containers

• Charge all devices

• Keep fridge/freezer closed

• Unplug sensitive electronics