If you have a power cut – call 105
As the nights are drawing in it’s always good to be prepared. If you have a power cut, you can ring 105 or, on any battery operated computer, smart phone or tablet, visit http://www.powercut105.com/?gclid=CI_Tsua0188CFfYK0wodPh4MLQ
There are also other recommendations such as:-
- Check you have a phone available that will work in a power cut – digital or cordless ones may not work.
- Keep the battery/solar charger handy so that you can recharge your smart phone or tablet and follow updates on social media.
- Keep your providers telephone number handy or save it into your mobile phone (or 105) so that you can report a power cut or call for information and advice.
- Have things like a torch or lantern ready (it’s best not to use candles or paraffin lights).
- Protect sensitive electrical equipment such as computers with a surge protector plug.
- Keep a wind-up/battery/solar radio so you can listen to local radio updates.
- If you have a mains operated stair lift, check to see if there is a manual release handle that can be used to return it safely to the ground level if it stops working.
People who need extra support during a power cut (e.g. the elderly, disabled or chronically sick, people with communication needs or temporary vulnerabilities like recent hospital leavers or households with newborn babies) can join their providers free Priority Service Register.
