channel 24 has prepared the necessary recommendations in case of long-term power outages, light and communication interruptions. We recommend that you prepare your gadgets in advance in case of an unforeseen situation, because we will definitely need them both to communicate with relatives and to be aware of what is happening in the country.

First of all, it is important to prepare an emergency action plan in advance. This way you will be able to react quickly and effectively to events, without panicking and staying focused.

What gadgets to prepare

smart phone

Pre-charge your smartphone and put it in power saving mode. This will help maintain maximum battery charge longer. In the case of widespread power outages, you will need to keep your smartphone powered on for as long as possible. Some phones have special ultra-saving modes that truly turn the device into a regular phone with call and message functionality. In this mode, the smartphone can work up to 3-4 days without recharging.

portable charger

Be sure to watch out for a bulky power bank for the phone. It should also be charged in advance and used in the absence of electricity. It’s simply a necessity to lie in your home and be ready for use at any time. The best option would be a bulky battery with the ability to charge a laptop and a separate outlet. Such batteries are not small in price, but they can provide you with electricity for several days.

radio

The radio broadcasts important announcements that can inform about the situation in your country and city, so you need to take care of a small radio receiver and extra batteries for it. The radio may also be available on your smartphone. Not all models support this function, but if there are, it is worth paying attention to wired headphones, because they act as an antenna.

You can also buy a regular push-button phone with a flashlight and a radio receiver, or a specially protected model with similar functions and use it only for such occasions. You need to charge such a device to 90% and turn it off. It should be turned on once a month, charged a little and turned off again.

Chargers and cables

Prepare a charger for your smartphone and buy a car charger if you have a car. This is a handy way to charge your phone when you have a power outage. So you can charge the battery, for example, on the way to the store. If you’re worried about draining your car battery with your phone, don’t worry. You can charge 20 phones at the same time and your car will continue to run, so it’s also a reliable source of extra power in the event of a long power outage.

Prepare a backup copy of data and documents

Store important data such as contact details, personal photos and copies of documents in the cloud and on your smartphone. You can use any service. It is not even necessary to pay for cloud storage to save important documents – the minimum free volume is enough.

Your iOS or Android devices have automatic backups you can turn on so your photos and important documents are always stored in the cloud.

Also, scan or photograph your important documents and save them to a flash drive. Additionally, check the relevance of documents in the Diya app. Note that a digital passport in Diya has the same legal force as a physical document.

Prepare a meeting plan in case of loss of communication

Just as your family has a plan to meet in the tree in front of your house in case of a fire, it’s a good idea to agree on a meeting place on social media in case of an emergency.

Be sure to find out where the shelters are in your area, download a map to your smartphone, and if the situation requires it, arrange a meeting with family and friends at a specific location near the shelter.