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Storm preparation: the essentials I keep in my emergency box

After days without power during previous storms, Margaret Leahy now keeps a fully stocked emergency box and shares her practical tips for getting storm-ready.

BLOG 28 October 2026

Storm preparation: the essentials I keep in my emergency box

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‘When we talk about dementia, the person must remain at the heart of the story'

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