Preparing for power cuts starts with identifying which systems are most important to keep running. Servers, networking equipment and phone systems are often the highest priority.

Uninterruptible Power Supplies, commonly known as UPS devices, can provide short term battery backup during outages, allowing systems to stay online temporarily or shut down safely. Regular backups, surge protection and cloud based systems can also help reduce the impact of sudden power loss.

Businesses should also make sure staff know what procedures to follow during a power cut to minimise confusion and downtime.