What to buy and prepare the day before if the lights suddenly go out on New Year’s Day.

In war conditions, we cannot predict what the situation will be like and whether the lights will be turned off on New Year’s Day. But we can take care of some things the day before so that darkness and cold do not ruin our holiday.

What to buy if there is no light for the New Year, and what to stock up on

• Candles and matches

In addition to beautiful holiday ones, it would be useful to purchase ordinary candles. It is better to buy wax ones – they burn longer, or stearic ones. Paraffin candles are cheaper, but they burn out very quickly.

Also buy matches or lighters and place them so that you can easily find them.

• Flashlights and batteries

In case of a power outage, it is good if there is a lantern in the house, and more than one. It’s a good idea to have different types of flashlights – for example, battery-powered, solar-powered, mechanical. Worry about batteries for flashlights and other devices – see in advance where they are needed.

It will help if you have an electric stove in the house. For example, you can boil water or heat something with dry alcohol. It does not burn for long, but this time will be enough – you need to light one tablet of alcohol first, and then add new ones as it burns.

• Drinking water

Buy a supply of drinking water – it happens that during a power outage the water is also turned off.

• Generator fuel

If you have a generator, then you need to take care of the fuel supply for it.

You can also buy a tourist gas burner – you can also cook or heat something on it. Another good alternative to electric lighting is a garland with a USB power source.

What needs to be done before the New Year in case of a power outage:

• charge all phones, power banks, flashlights and laptops;
• make a supply of not only drinking, but also technical water – so that you can wash your hands and use the restroom;
• make all possible preparations in advance: dishes, table decoration, furniture;
• prepare a place on the balcony, veranda, terrace or cellar where you can keep food without a refrigerator;

• find warm clothes for yourself, your family or guests, put blankets somewhere nearby;

• Brew tea in a thermos.

As for the cultural program – what to do for the New Year without light, you can think in advance about board games or word games to brighten up your leisure time and while away the evening.

Previously, we told you how to make a wish for the New Year 2024 so that it definitely comes true.