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Black outs

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Since we have heard a lot about possible black outs to save electricity. 

Not sure if this will happen. 

But I made a wee list to be helpful of things you might find useful: 

Extra duvet to keep warm. 

Food flask, so you can make some warm food or soup before the actual black out to store for later in the day when electric is out. 

Some lanterns that are batter powered. 

some nice fairy lights battery powered, you can always put one up at the window to help those that are outside in the dark. 

Batteries. 

Some snacks and some food you can prepare cold. 

Keep phones charged and if you can afford to maybe get a DVD player that you can charge so you do not feel so lonely. 

Hope that helps. 

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  • It's my understanding that if we do end up having blackouts, they will only occur as a last resort between the hours of 4pm and 7pm on a weekday (not at weekends). In that scenario, the internet and wi-fi will obviously be affected.

    I read an article (not recent) stating that in the event of a blackout, the BBC will offer a reduced service and provide news bulletins on its radio stations, which people will be able to access if they have a battery-powered radio. 

    Don't quote me on this, but if there are medical reasons why a person/household cannot be without power, and they are on the Priority Services Register (PSR), it's possible that they may not be affected. As I say, don't quote me on this because I'm not 100% certain and am just hazarding a guess.

  • in reply to Sporadic Sparkly

    That's a horrible time to pick! I hope it doesn't happen. That's when surely most people want to cook their dinner? Also one of my online lessons would be affected. I honestly don't see how it would help, people would just put even more demand on the system when the blackout ended.

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  • in reply to Sporadic Sparkly

    I suppose it is better to have some warning, but I still think that's an odd time to pick and seriously hope it doesn't happen. I remember having to have candles in case of power cuts as a kid.

  • in reply to AuTriker

    I'm old enough to vaguely remember the blackouts that resulted from the Winter of Discontent. People had no option other than to adapt as best they could. For example, having a cold buffet-style evening meal as opposed to a hot meal. When the blackouts happened, I don't think anybody knew how long the power would be off for, or at what point during the day they would occur. 

    Whilst I too hope we don't end up having blackouts, if the intention is for there to be a timetable, it does at least mean people can try to adapt their routines in advance to work around them.