Power outages can occur at any time, especially in the hotter months, leaving homes without electricity. To ensure you’re not left in the dark, it’s important to prepare, especially if a power outage occurs for an extended period of time.
The best way to get through a power outage safely is to ensure you have the appropriate equipment in the house. Bunnings has a wide range of products that will ensure that you have light, access to information, and protection for your appliances and electronics in the event that a power outage occurs.
Preparation
There are a number of things you can do to prepare for power outages:
- Use a licensed electrician to do all electrical work, including connecting temporary generators to household wiring
- Ensure you have access to a phone that doesn’t rely on electricity, and have important contact numbers easily available
- If using candles during a power outage, make sure that naked flames are safely away from flammable materials
- Listen to the news on a battery-powered radio to receive updates on weather conditions and other important information
Checklist
There are also a number of items that are essential in the event of a power outage, especially in the event when a power outage occurs for several hours.
- Torches
- Lanterns
- Batteries
- Generators
- Power boards (surge protecting)
- Cordless radios
- Rechargable tea candles
- Candles
- Matches
- First aid kit
- Handy Multi Tool
