When a storm is forecast, an hour's preparation makes the night much easier.
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- Check the Met Office warnings for where you are
- Know who to call if the power goes: 105
- Charge phones, power banks and medical equipment batteries Ad Power banks on Amazon
- Tie down or bring in anything loose in the garden Bins, trampolines, garden furniture and plant pots can all take off. Ad Ratchet straps on Amazon
- Close and fasten doors and windows, and bolt the loft hatch
- Park away from trees, walls and fences
- Check on neighbours who might need help
- Stay in while it blows, and keep away from fallen power lines Treat any fallen line as live, keep well away, and call 105.
Based on GOV.UK's Be ready advice on storms, in our own words, under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Advice changes, so check the source if something matters.
This list is in the Prepperland app, ready to add to your checklists and tick off.