As the weather gets warmer, there are occasions when communities may suffer electricity outages and blackouts. At such times, it’s a good idea to have a ‘black-out box’ to turn to, until the power comes back on.

To help us put one together to tackle summer (or winter) power cuts, this video covers essential items a typical black-out box should include.

View the original video here.

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