A power outage can result from bad weather—high winds, for example, or a bolt of lightning. A cut in power can also occur because of an exceptional demand for electricity, or the accidental severing of an underground cable. Whatever the reason, suddenly having no power in your home can be frustrating and potentially dangerous. But what can you do when you're instantly plunged into darkness, or even caught out during daylight hours?
Click through and find out how to prepare for a power cut.