Power cuts are a fact of life on this island, especially when it's blowy (like, er, now
).
When I moved here I made sure I had a calor gas camping stove and lamp for emergencies, plus I have now had a coal stove and fireplace put in. We always have piles of candles (Best Beloved and I grew up through the "Winter of Discontent" in Britain).
Have just had conversation with a neighbour about logs ... hope to get some soon.
The stove is a 100-year-old character piece and I am advised to only use simple coal in it, as other more modern fuels might cause meltdown
!