For Day 7 of #30Days30WaysUK we ask would you know what to do in a power cut? Research shows that 72% of people don't know who to contact. (Hint: it's not the company that you pay your electricity bill to).

In September 2016 the electricity industry launched a new three digit number, 105, to help making contacting them easier. Whether your dial from a landline or a mobile, calls to 105 are free! Find out more at powercut105.com

For full details about power cuts go to the SP Electricity North West web page here: Power cuts

How would you cope in a power cut? Here's some conversation starters for your family or flatmates.

• What alternatives do you have for things like heating, lighting and cooking? For example, have you got a supply of food items that don't require electricity to prepare?

• How would you keep your mobile phone battery charged?

• How could you get information on what's happening and how would you stay in touch with each other?

  Basic advice includes:

• Never approach damaged equipment, report it.

• If you can, check in on your neighbours, friends, and family to make sure they're okay.

• Check you have battery operated torches and spare batteries