Free printable · Power cuts
Power Cut Plan
A two-page checklist and household plan for the fridge door. Fill it in once, and when the lights go out everything you need is on one sheet you can read by torchlight.
- A checklist of the kit to get ready now, with rough prices
- The first 30 minutes, step by step
- Space for your network operator, local radio frequency and neighbours to check on
- Fridge and freezer safe times, and the carbon monoxide warning
PDF A4, 2 pages Prints well in black and white Updated October 2026 Covers all of the UK
What's on the two pages
How to use it
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Print both pages
On any home printer, in black and white. Use a library or a friend's printer if you don't have one.
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Fill it in with a pen
Ten minutes with a torch: find the fuse box, look up your network operator and your local radio frequency.
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Put it where you'll find it
Inside a kitchen cupboard door or on the fridge, next to where you keep the torch.
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Every printable on UK Home Ready is free. The site is paid for by affiliate links in our kit reviews, which we always label.
Why do you need my email address?
To send you the file, and to email you if we correct anything in it. We won't add you to our newsletter unless you tick the box.
Does it work in Northern Ireland?
Yes. The plan gives the Northern Ireland power cut number, 03457 643 643, alongside 105.
Can I share it?
Please do. Print copies for neighbours, a residents' group or a church hall. Just don't sell it.