1 / 7What to Do When the Lights Go Out: Emergency Preparedness Guide
Emergency Preparedness: What to Do When the Lights Go Out is a practical guide to preparing for power cuts and other everyday emergencies. Its listed advice covers household safety, lighting, warmth, food and water, hygiene, evacuation decisions and support for vulnerable people and pets.
At a glance
- Covers practical preparation for power cuts and interruptions to essential services.
- Topics include staying warm or cool, cooking without electricity, and managing food and water.
- Addresses household needs including children, older people, pets and vulnerable neighbours.
- Introduces the REDOUT framework for deciding whether to stay or leave, according to the listing.
Reference price: £14.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad household focus combines immediate response with preparation, supplies and evacuation planning.
- Covers both routine outage concerns and needs of dependants, pets and neighbours.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Ivy Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 24 Sept. 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 192 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1805704303 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1805704300 |
| Weight listed | 490 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17.65 x 1.5 x 23.62 cm |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing describes the guide as having 200+ practical tips, while the product details specify 192 pages. The publisher describes its advice as aligned with the UK government's Be Ready campaign, but this does not establish official endorsement.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Households seeking an accessible starting point for preparing for power cuts and temporary service interruptions.
- Readers who want emergency guidance that includes family members, pets, food, water and decisions about leaving home.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a specialist technical manual or a detailed first-aid reference. The listing focuses on broad practical household preparedness.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does the guide cover?
The listing describes advice on responding to power cuts, lighting, warmth, cooling, cooking, food and water, hygiene, supporting others, evacuation decisions and a bug-out bag.
Is this presented as an extreme survivalist manual?
No. The publisher positions it as real-life household preparedness rather than a guide centred on extreme scenarios.
How long is the book?
The product details list 192 pages. The title also claims 200+ practical tips, which is a separate listing claim.
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