UK guide
UK power cuts behave differently to US outages — most are short (under four hours) but happen with little warning during storms, and National Grid / your regional Distribution Network Operator (e.g. UK Power Networks, SP Energy Networks) coordinates restoration rather than a single national utility. Ofgem requires energy companies to compensate customers for extended outages under the Guaranteed Standards scheme, but that compensation doesn't keep your fridge cold or your home warm while you wait.
This guide covers what UK households specifically need for a typical multi-hour to overnight outage — not the multi-day US-style "grid down" prepping content you'll find on most sites.
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