Surviving when the lights go out
Pat Gardiner, writer
Self sufficiency writer, Pat Gardiner, tells of a typical experience living off the grid: unintentionally — and the steps he takes to continue a civilised life even in prolonged power cuts.
In remote rural Norfolk, England, you learn very quickly not to take power for granted. Overhead lines are a disaster waiting to happen.
Smallholders are far more likely to be badly affected by crises than city dwellers; they are also better able to prepare. It’s not a question of building a wigwam, trapping rabbits or making a fire. Its about sensible steps long before the event. Self-sufficiency is not a selfish philosophy. What can you do to prepare? A great deal and this article will give you the basics. The more you plan it into your lifestyle, the more effective it will be.
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In an emergency, as in the Great Storm 1988, the authorities are duty bound to rush assistance through to the cities and towns. Remote and isolated smallholders have to look after themselves — and their neighbours. There is nothing like a crisis for making people co-operate in a common interest.…