Torches, Batteries & Power Banks for Power Cuts
A torch with spare batteries is safer than candles, and a charged power bank keeps phones and compatible medical devices running.
Spare batteries (AA and AAA)
GOV.UK names spare batteries for your torch and radio. Long-life alkaline batteries keep for up to 10 years.
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Power bank
A charged power bank is on the official checklist, for phones and compatible medical devices.
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Solar power bank
Tops itself up from daylight during a longer outage. Slow, but never fully dead.
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LED camping lantern
Lights a whole room, so the household can stay together safely without candles.
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Portable power station
A large battery with UK sockets. Worth considering if anyone at home relies on powered medical equipment.
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