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When the Lights Go Out: A UK Guide to Home Preparedness
Forget bunkers and conspiracy theories — this is prepping for real life.
Written for everyday people living in flats, semis, and small-town terraces, this straight-talking, often funny guide walks you through how to prepare for short, medium and long-term disruptions — from power cuts and water shortages to fuel crises, civil unrest, and even war.
Author Matt Miles, a parent, public servant, and lifelong planner, brings practical advice and lived experience to the table. He shares how to prepare your home on a budget, store food and water in tight spaces, manage hygiene and health without modern comforts, and look after kids, pets, and your own sanity when things get tough.
Whether you’re just starting out or quietly stockpiling tins of beans, this book will help
Understand what you’re actually preparing for — and why it mattersBuild a realistic plan based on your home, family, and budgetAvoid wasteful gimmicks and expensive mistakesCreate a warm, safe, and liveable home in a crisisThink ahead with humour, empathy, and common senseWith checklists, examples, and tables throughout — all tailored to UK households — this book is your go-to manual for staying put, staying calm, and staying fed when it matters most.
Written for everyday people living in flats, semis, and small-town terraces, this straight-talking, often funny guide walks you through how to prepare for short, medium and long-term disruptions — from power cuts and water shortages to fuel crises, civil unrest, and even war.
Author Matt Miles, a parent, public servant, and lifelong planner, brings practical advice and lived experience to the table. He shares how to prepare your home on a budget, store food and water in tight spaces, manage hygiene and health without modern comforts, and look after kids, pets, and your own sanity when things get tough.
Whether you’re just starting out or quietly stockpiling tins of beans, this book will help
Understand what you’re actually preparing for — and why it mattersBuild a realistic plan based on your home, family, and budgetAvoid wasteful gimmicks and expensive mistakesCreate a warm, safe, and liveable home in a crisisThink ahead with humour, empathy, and common senseWith checklists, examples, and tables throughout — all tailored to UK households — this book is your go-to manual for staying put, staying calm, and staying fed when it matters most.
154 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2025
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