Energy crisis: what to do if the power goes out?

Created: 10/06/2022 10:38 am

By: Stella Henrich

It may frighten some people, while others may even be happy about a power failure.

In any case, keep calm.

Here are a few essential tips for emergencies.

Munich - Suddenly the electricity is gone.

Only a power bank keeps smartphones, computers and laptops running.

But their duration is also limited.

Such a scenario quickly turns the active employee in the home office into an outsider in his employer's work flow process.

So what to do?

After all, not every employee sitting in the north is happy about such a blackout if their employer in the south of the country doesn't notice anything about it.

The most important thing is "Keep calm", advise experts from the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance

in case of an emergency.

A power outage is usually short-lived.

After two hours at the latest, the problem is primarily resolved and the light returns.

During this time, consumers can help themselves and

provide some light with

You are also well prepared if you have a

to hand.

It is also

advisable to have batteries ready to

keep calm in case of power failure;

sometimes all you have to do is flip a switch to get the current flowing again.

(Iconic image) © Michael Bihlmayer/imago

Power outage: Check large electrical appliances

Sources of danger such as stoves or televisions should be switched off by consumers during the power outage.

Freezers and refrigerators should also be opened as little as possible so that the food does not spoil or thaw prematurely.

More tips if there is a power outage not only at home, but also in the whole city:

• Use your smartphone little

  so that it remains available for emergencies.

• Hear the news from a battery operated radio.

• Have cash on hand

  as ATMs and card readers aren't working should the entire city be affected by a power outage.

• If the electric heater fails,

  warm clothing and blankets

  can help for a while.

• Keep

  charged replacement batteries or power banks

  for cell phones, laptops and telephones ready for emergencies.

  Solar powered battery chargers can be of real help.

• Camping stoves, garden or table grills also make sense: 

  you can use them

  Prepare meals outdoors.

  Have gas and charcoal ready for this.

• If you have access to the Internet, you should check the website of your electricity provider to see whether there is already a

  fault

  report.

  If not, you should inform them about the power failure.

• The emergency package in the event of a power failure - information, tips and tricks

Power failure: Eliminate dangers and save the emergency number

To prevent consumers from stumbling at home in the dark, there should be no objects lying around on the floor.

Those who keep order have a clear advantage.

This also applies to phone numbers.

Consumers should save the emergency number in their phone at an early stage.

This is the only way to avoid a lot of stress in a concrete emergency and to call for help quickly, for example from an electrician or your own network operator.

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