Start here
- Tonight: find your torch and check the supplies you already have. Use the official booklet checklist to spot gaps. Read the power cut lighting advice.
- Practise together: teach the children 112 and 999, your address and Eircode. Talk through what you would do so they feel prepared rather than afraid.
- Ask the building manager: what happens to lifts, door entry and shared heating when power fails? Ask your landlord if you rent. The owners’ management company manages common areas, including lifts and stairs. Arrangements depend on the building.
The scene this guide is for
Two adults and children aged 3 and 8 share a small flat. Use the household checklist together. Use the jobs below as a family activity.
This weekend: a short list
For four people, plan 8 to 12 litres of drinking water per day. The booklet gives 2 to 3 litres per person each day: four times that is 8 to 12 litres. Choose how many days to store for; Get ready helps you decide. Choose storage you can manage and use the booklet checklist for the rest of your supplies.
Read coping with a power cut, Get ready and Your home plan for the longer household checks.
Common questions
Will the lift or door entry work?
Ask the building manager about your building.
What can we practise with children?
Practise 112 and 999, your address and Eircode together so they feel prepared.
How much drinking water should four people plan for?
The official booklet gives 2 to 3 litres per person each day, which is 8 to 12 litres for four people.
