Get a torch and a power bank: Preparing for power outages


Power banks with an integrated solar panel are a great back-up for charging your smartphone. Without direct sunlight or under cloudy skies, charging may take a while. — dpa

Power outages are inconvenient and disruptive, but there are inexpensive preparations you can make so that the next time the lights go out is less of an ordeal.

It's advisable to always have candles, matches, and a lighter in a place in your home where you can find them. An LED flashlight with spare batteries should also always be easily accessible.

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