• Switch off (or even better, disconnect) any electrical appliances that you were using. When the power comes back on, it may do so with a momentary surge, which can damage electronically controlled appliances such as computers, televisions sets, VCRs and DVD players.
• Reset time control clocks on cooking ovens, pool pumps, geysers and other automatically controlled appliances.
• Ensure that your cellphone is always fully charged when power is available.
• Ensure that your vehicle always has fuel in the tank since during power outages, petrol stations cannot pump fuel.
• Ensure that you have adequate cash as auto tellers cannot operate without electricity.
• Release automatic electric garage door mechanisms to allow you to gain access to your property during a power outage.
• Boil water and keep in thermos flasks for hot drinks for when the power is scheduled to be switched off.
• Fill plastic containers with water in a deep freeze or the freezer compartment of your fridge. The frozen water will help keep food cold during a power outage.
