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UK guidance

First 24 Hours Action Plan

A calm, practical step-by-step guide for the first 24 hours.

Emergency Type

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CRITICAL0โ€“15 min

Check on everyone in your household

CRITICAL0โ€“15 min

Use a torch, not candles

HIGH15โ€“30 min

Unplug sensitive electronics

HIGH15โ€“30 min

Check medical equipment

HIGH30โ€“60 min

Keep the fridge and freezer closed

MEDIUM1โ€“2 hrs

Tune in to a battery or wind-up radio

MEDIUM1โ€“2 hrs

Conserve phone battery

MEDIUM2โ€“6 hrs

Keep one room warm or cool

MEDIUM6โ€“12 hrs

Report the power cut (105)

LOW12โ€“24 hrs

Check your supplies

Emergency: 999 or 112Police non-emergency: 101NHS non-emergency: 111

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