We realise that a reliable electricity supply is crucial for business customers. However, power cuts can happen and often are due to situations out of our control.
Business owners should think about risks to their business if they experience a power cut. Consider:
- Manufacturing processes
- Refrigerated items
- Data access
- Telephone lines
- Customer orders
- Accessing your premises
- Maintaining key business processes.
Consider plans to manage staff wellbeing as water supply and gas may be affected by a power cut. Think about staff safety and whether staff can work from an alternative location.
It is worth considering if a back-up generator could help or if you already have one checking if it has it been serviced recently. It is worth having a plan in place and being prepared in the unlikely event of a power cut.