UK 'Black Sky' power outage preparedness

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1. 5 Dec 2015Background

   Storm Desmond floods Lancaster substation, cutting power to 61,500 people

   On 5 December 2015, River Lune flooding knocked out a Lancaster substation, leaving about 61,500 people without electricity and disrupting key services.

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   7 Nov

   What happens if the lights go out for days? Britain's 'Black Sky' plan

   A Black Sky event could cut power, water and phone signal for millions. Here's how the UK plans to keep you informed, and why old-school FM radio is back in focus.