Blackouts

As the skies darken and the air pressure drops, Australians know when the threat of a tropical cyclone looms. Preparation can make the difference between chaos and calm, yet many of us remain unprepared...

Power outages in Western Australia can significantly disrupt daily life. But you can take steps to be prepared for blackouts. In this guide, we'll explore how to track outages in the region effectively, delve into the...

Power outages are more than a mere inconvenience in Perth.  Blackouts disrupt our daily routines and jeopardise the safety and security of your family and home.  This guide shows you how to check the current status...

When a power blackout hits, what do you do? Go about your daily routine as usual? Of course not.  Power outages force us to be proactive. There’s no telling when the power will come back...

Blackouts can be incredibly stressful, even if you have been through them many times. Losing power robs us of our daily comforts and essentials, including everything from entertainment to refrigerating perishable foods.  Without following the...

Australia is no stranger to the occasional power outage. In fact, they seem to happen more and more often these days.  While a short-lived blackout is usually just a minor inconvenience, prolonged power outages can...

There’s no off-season for blackouts. In the summer, high winds and overloaded grids result in unintentional outages; fires and floods result in intentional outages. Having an independent power source is a great way to...

The quick (and somewhat vague) answer to this question is that most power outages last only a few minutes, but some can last for days or even weeks. While this is a broad time...