Local information
Emergency Radio
Tune in to local broadcasts when mobile service is unreliable.
€39.90
Gear Details
Check your local station frequencies before an outage.
HOME BLACKOUT PREPAREDNESSGET THE 72-HOUR CHECKLIST
HOME BLACKOUT PREPAREDNESS
Built for survival
When the power cuts, have light, local updates and backup charge within reach.
Gear That Endures
Light, local updates and backup power for when the grid goes down.
Room light
Rechargeable Lantern
Keep one room lit without using your phone as a torch.
€44.90
Gear Details
Keep it charged and easy to find in the dark.
Backup power
20,000 mAh Power Bank
Keep a spare charge ready for a compatible phone.
€39.90
Gear Details
Store a compatible charging cable beside it.
What’s inside the Starter kit
Complete setup
Home Blackout Kit
Put light, local updates and backup phone power in one place.
€109.90
Includes the radio, rechargeable lantern and power bank shown above.
Product images show Standby House concepts. Shipping availability depends on your destination.
Compare blackout kits
Compare what comes in each kit and find the setup that fits your home.
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Level 01
Home Blackout Kit
Room light, local broadcasts and backup phone power. Backpack included.
€109.90View kit -
Level 02
Home Essentials Blackout Kit
Adds hands-free light, water storage and first aid to the essentials.
€179.90View kit -
Level 03
Family Blackout Kit
Set up lighting and supplies for more than one room.
€249.90View kit -
Level 04
Blackout Comms Kit
Follow local broadcasts and give two people a way to check in.
€349.90View kit -
Level 05
Home Command Blackout Kit
A larger home setup for light, power, communications and water.
€499.90View kit
- Set a light aside
Choose one place everyone can find in the dark.
- Know your local channels
Write down the frequencies you rely on.
- Keep a spare charge
Store a charged power bank and a compatible cable.
- Share the plan
Agree where to meet and whom to contact.
SHOP BY SITUATION
Plan for an outage
When power is out at home, start with the essentials everyone can find.
A kit is a start. Longer outages need a plan built around the people in your household.
EASY TO FINDKeep the basics together.
READY TO CHECKTest the gear before you need it.
BUILT AROUND YOUR HOUSEHOLDAgree who does what.
WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT
Power cut?
Start here.
Give everyone at home a simple first move. Keep your plan somewhere you can find it in the dark.
See the household checklist- 01
Light the room
Use a torch or lantern so everyone can move safely and meet in one place.
- 02
Check the outage
Check your electricity operator’s outage updates for your address and any restoration estimate.
- 03
Keep a phone charged
Save battery for calls and messages. Keep the power bank and a compatible cable together.
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Power outages and El Niño. Updated automatically with reports from the last 72 hours.
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Power outages · Canada
BC Hydro said weekend windstorms interrupted service for nearly 415,000 customers.
El Niño · Global
The WMO’s COP31 update says El Niño has intensified since August.
Severe weather · Portugal
Madeira’s regional civil protection service counted 210 storm incidents by Sunday evening.
Fact check · Global
CNN Brasil examined a viral claim that a worldwide blackout would begin on 17 November.
Power grid · Ukraine
Associated Press reported a new round of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s electrical infrastructure.
Power grid · Great Britain
Britain’s grid operator sought extra generation after forecasts showed low wind output.
Sources in this briefing
Publishers and official agencies behind the reports above.
THE HOUSEHOLD CHECKLIST
Set it up while the lights are on.
Start with what the people in your home actually use. Test the basics, agree on a place for them and check local emergency guidance.
PUT THE GEAR IN PLACE- 01Charge and test
Switch on the lantern, tune the radio, charge the power bank and check each cable.
- 02Choose one known location
Keep the kit together where everyone can find it without searching in the dark.
- 03Plan water, food and care
Count the people and pets at home. Include medication, special needs and safe storage.
- 04Write down contacts
Keep key numbers, a family meeting point and local information sources on paper.
A 72-hour checklist is a starting point. A longer outage needs a separate household plan for water, food, medication, warmth, sanitation and backup energy. The European Commission’s preparedness strategy calls for guidance on covering essential needs for at least 72 hours.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Prepared answers.
No guesswork.
Know what the kit covers — and what your household still needs to plan.
EXPLORE BLACKOUT GEARWhat comes in the Home Blackout Kit?
The current concept includes a rechargeable lantern, an AM/FM emergency radio and a 20,000 mAh USB-C power bank. Confirm final products and package contents before purchase.
Will this kit keep my home powered for three months?
No. It is a starting set of portable essentials. A prolonged outage needs a broader plan for water, food, medication, sanitation, warmth and safe power.
Can I rely on the radio for every emergency update?
Reception depends on your location, signal and stations available. Test the radio before storing it and identify local information sources for your area.
How many times can the power bank charge my phone?
That depends on your phone, cable, battery condition and how you use it. Rated capacity is not the same as the amount delivered to a device.
Are the Standby House branded product photos final?
The current product images are private-label concepts. Physical branding, supplier approval, final specifications and availability must be confirmed before sale.