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What you can do

Think about how the loss of these essential ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ could affect your life or business and what plans you could put in place to help you to cope now. Following are some ideas to get you started:

  • keep a battery powered or wind-up torch or light at home (never leave lit candles in unoccupied rooms)
  • have a battery or wind-up radio in your home
  • keep three days' supply of bottled water and ready-to-eat food that will not spoil
  • have a home phone that doesn't need electricity (not cordless) in order to work
  • keep a list of emergency contact numbers for your utilities companies
  • keep a list of important contact numbers (not just stored in your mobile phone in case the battery runs out)
  • know where the shut-off points in your home are for gas, electricity and water
  • keep some emergency cash accessible
  • keep an eye on vulnerable neighbours