Light. Information. Passive warmth. Controlled energy.
This sequence is intentionally boring: simple layers, tested equipment, paper notes and redundant ways to do the same essential job.
Turn off risky cooking/heating appliances and leave one easy-to-find light source.
Use a power bank for the phone; switch off radios and screens when not needed.
Close doors and curtains; gather layers, blankets and sleeping bags.
Cold storage lasts longer if left closed; follow current food-safety advice.
Keep a battery radio and paper frequencies/phone numbers.
Prioritise children, older adults, medical needs and neighbours who may need support.
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Hands-free light is safer for stairs, repairs, cooking prep and first aid.
Area lighting makes a room usable without candles or phone flashlights.
One headtorch per adult is more resilient than sharing one very bright lamp.
Low-level automatic light reduces trips and falls when mains lighting fails.
Wide work lighting is useful for repairs, vehicle work and temporary task areas.
Insulating the person is usually more achievable than electrically heating an entire property.
Passive warmth with no fuel, charging or moving parts.
Layered clothing keeps warmth close to the body while allowing movement around the home.
If you can safely heat water, targeted warmth is efficient and low-tech.
Simple clothing often delivers more resilience per pound than powered heating gadgets.
Reducing draughts helps a selected occupied room retain heat longer.