National Grid urges households to prepare for winter power cuts

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 15:48 · Archive

National Grid is advising UK households to stock up on six essential items in case of winter power cuts.

National Grid has confirmed it has measures in place for the winter months to protect the electricity network from potential disruption. The organisation is advising households to prepare by stocking six essential items in case of power cuts: a torch, batteries, a wind-up, battery, or solar radio, a power bank or solar charger, a surge protector to guard electrical devices from voltage changes, and back-up batteries for any electric medical equipment.

The organisation states it has additional operational and engineering staff on standby, extra Contact and Control Centre operatives, and high-tech systems prepared to manage the network and restore power supplies quickly if they are disrupted, whatever the weather.

National Grid also recommends that households discuss contingency arrangements with neighbours, including whether between them there is a means of cooking and accessing hot water using gas appliances. People should exchange telephone numbers for emergencies and ensure vulnerable neighbours have adequate supplies and a way to contact friends or family. Those relying on electricity for medical equipment or communications can register with National Grid's Priority Services Register.

How it is being reported

• National Grid 'prepared' plan as households told they need six itemsNational Grid has shared its winter plan and is advising households to stock up on six essential itemsThe Mirror · 11 Oct, 15:23
• UK households told to stock up on six items before winterNational Grid has shared its winter plan to help keep people safeDaily Express · 11 Oct, 15:21

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