Power Outage Readiness

How ready is your business for a power outage?

This is a business operational readiness assessment — not an engineering audit. It measures how well your business could keep operating during and after a temporary or extended power outage. Answer as honestly as you can; "Not sure" is a valid answer.

Business information

Business name *

Contact name *

Email address *

Country *

City *

Industry

Number of employees

Critical Operations

Which business functions stop first — and in what order they need to come back.

Do you know which business functions stop immediately during a power outage?

Do you have a written shutdown procedure for equipment and systems?

Is there an agreed order for bringing systems back when power returns?

Backup Power

Generators, UPS units and batteries that keep critical systems live.

Do you have backup power for the systems the business can't operate without?

Has your backup power been tested recently?

Are UPS devices protecting critical equipment (POS, till, router, computers)?

Are fuel levels or battery charge for backup power routinely checked?

Essential Equipment

Emergency lighting, refrigeration and the equipment that must stay running.

Does emergency lighting work in customer and staff areas?

How dependent is the business on refrigeration or cold storage?

Do you know how long refrigeration can remain safe without power?

Is there a documented list of equipment that must stay running during an outage?

IT & Communications

Data backups, backup internet and how you reach staff when systems are down.

Is business data backed up offsite or to the cloud?

Do you have a backup internet option (mobile hotspot or second line)?

Do you know which business systems require internet to function?

Can you contact staff when the office phone system or email is down?

Customer Impact

Payments, communication and customers already on site.

Can customers still pay if the internet or power fails?

Is there a pre-drafted customer message ready for an outage?

Do staff have a plan for customers already on site when the power drops?

Staff Procedures

Decision authority, briefings and printed contact lists.

Do staff know who makes decisions during an outage?

Are staff trained on your outage response procedure?

Is a printed emergency contact list posted at each site?

Emergency Response

The written plan, supplier arrangements and how often you rehearse.

Is there a written power-outage response plan?

Have you reviewed how key suppliers behave during an outage?

Has the team run a short outage drill in the last 12 months?

How often do you experience outages at this location?

What is your biggest power-outage concern?

Consent

I understand this is a practical readiness planning service and not legal, engineering, insurance, or emergency-response advice.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Power Outage Readiness Assessment cover?+

It covers seven practical areas: critical operations, backup power, essential equipment, IT and communications, customer impact, staff procedures and emergency response. It's a business operational readiness assessment written for owners and managers — not an engineering audit.

Who is this assessment for?+

Small businesses with a physical workplace where an outage would interrupt trading — cafés, restaurants, shops, workshops, warehouses, clinics, small manufacturers and professional services with equipment or refrigeration on site.

What do I receive at the end?+

A Business Readiness Score, executive summary, prioritised actions, a 7-day improvement plan, manager decision guide, outage procedures, customer communication templates, an emergency response checklist and business continuity recommendations — all inside your Business Readiness Workspace with a printable executive report.

How long does the questionnaire take?+

About 5 to 8 minutes. You only enter your business details once — every WorkplaceReady module reuses the same Business Profile.

Is this legal or engineering advice?+

No. This is a practical readiness planning service designed to help owners and managers reduce operational risk. It is not legal, engineering, insurance or emergency-response advice.

Is it included with WorkplaceReady Annual?+

Yes. Power Outage Readiness is included in WorkplaceReady Annual, alongside every other current readiness module — one subscription unlocks the full catalogue.

Related resources

Power outage readiness: a decision guide — what stops first, whether to keep operating, and what to plan before the next outage.
Business Downtime Cost Calculator — estimate the operational and labour impact of an outage.
Business Risk Outlook — the current edition, updated daily.
Business Continuity Plan Template — build a written continuity plan for outages and other disruptions.
Emergency Contact Generator — coming soon.
All free Business Readiness Tools