Power cuts in the UK: a household plan
What to do in a UK power cut: first-hour safety, reporting it on 105, food, warmth and medical equipment, and who to call in Northern Ireland.
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Prepare for a mobile network outage
Keep essential contacts, calls and updates available when mobile service fails, with Wi-Fi calling, digital landlines and sensible backup planning.
Priority Services Register: who can join?
Who can ask to join the energy or water Priority Services Register and how to request suitable support.
UK radio frequencies in an emergency
Find your local BBC and commercial radio reception details, write them down, and compare wind-up, battery, and DAB radios.
What an hour without power teaches you
A safe household rehearsal can uncover missing cables, awkward lighting and unclear plans. You can learn those lessons without cutting off the electricity.