THE ESSENTIAL ACTION
Follow your local public-health guidance. Seek prompt medical advice if you are at higher risk or become seriously unwell.
Before: make the plan
- Keep recommended vaccinations up to date with advice from your health professional.
- Plan access to regular medicines, food, and help if household members need to stay home.
- Improve indoor air where practical and keep appropriate masks available.
During: protect people
- Use cleaner air, hygiene, and the precautions recommended by local health authorities.
- Stay away from others when ill as advised, and consider added protection around vulnerable people.
- Ask a clinician promptly about testing and treatment where appropriate; some treatments are time-sensitive.
After: recover carefully
- Follow current guidance for returning to work, school, and shared activities.
- Restock used supplies and review arrangements for care, work, and dependants.
Published by the Beforetheoutage.com editorial desk.
Read the official guidance
Source links included 3 October 2026. Guidance must be adapted to your country, building, and personal circumstances.
