A power outage can be caused by blown fuse, malfunctioning electrical appliance, faulty electrical socket or disturbance in power distribution. Disturbance in power distribution can be caused by trees that have fallen on the power lines due to hard wind, wet snow, thunder as well as by forestry or excavation work.
Start by checking the fuses and if a fuse has blown, replace it. Check if your neighbour has power. If there is a major power outage we probably know about it, but if it only concerns you and some of your neighbours you should contact us.
We can not guarantee that you will never have a power outage, but you are able to prepare yourself. Everyone who uses power is responsible for preparing for a power outage and the best way of doing that is by imagining the situation before it happens. During a power outage you need light, water, food, heat and the means to handle your personal hygiene. You also need information about the cause of the power outage as well as a forecast for when the power will be returned.
In case of a longer power outage you should:
Practical items to keep at home: