Is there any action I should take when power is disconnected?
Switch off electric heaters and cookers to avoid a fire risk when the power is restored.
Switch off and unplug equipment, including satellite receivers, televisions and computer equipment
Leave a light on to tell when the power is restored
It may help if you can turn off your central heating time switch while the electricity supply is off as gas and oil central heating boilers generally won’t work without electricity to power their pumps.
Check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours, family and friends and make them aware of the Planned Emergency Power Cuts.
Listen out for information on local radio, check our website or social media platforms – use a car radio to tune in for hourly news bulletins
Keep fridge and freezer doors closed. Contents should be safe for many hours but, if in any doubt, dispose of the food if it appears to have defrosted.
To keep warm, stay in one room, or even in bed
If you have one, a battery back-up alarm clock may be useful for any overnight or early morning power interruptions
It may be necessary to adjust time switches and clocks when your power returns.
