Power cut
Step by step through a power cut at home, from reporting it on 105 to keeping food cold and staying warm.
What to do in a power cut
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Call 999 if anyone is in danger.
If your landline is down, try a mobile. Emergency calls can connect through any network with signal. 112 also works.
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