Power outage

First actions during an outage

Practical first actions from Italian Civil Protection blackout guidance.

1
Use a torch and radio
Keep a working battery torch and battery radio ready to move safely and receive emergency updates.
2
Keep cold-storage doors closed
Avoid unnecessarily opening the fridge and freezer: food can deteriorate.
3
Avoid lifts
Do not use lifts during an outage. If trapped, do not try to force your way out.
4
Keep phone lines available
Reserve phone use for emergencies so lines remain available for rescue services. Keep urgent medical service numbers accessible if someone uses life-saving electrical equipment.
5
Take care on the road
Be especially careful at junctions where traffic lights are not working.
6
In this app: open your plan
Use Emergency to read the contacts and instructions you saved. This is an app action, not an authority instruction.

Official sources: Dipartimento della Protezione Civile — Protezione Civile in famiglia, pp. 34–35, 50–51 (edizione 2005)
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Sources checked by OFFLINE READY on: 07/11/2026; This is the date we compared the guide with its sources, not their publication or update date. App-specific instructions are separate from authority guidance.
Where it applies: Based on official Italian national, regional and municipal guidance. Follow your local authorities and municipal Civil Protection plan. Outside Italy, check the applicable local guidance. Flood-specific instructions apply to flooding, not every outage.; This is a summary, not medical or legal advice. Follow official instructions in your area.