Europe's Largest Power Blackout

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Five things you need in case of a power outage

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Cash, tinned food and radio news were key survival essentials for people in Spain and Portugal .

The power cut also led to an information blackout, as people spent the day without internet, WhatsApp , calls, and TV.

The outage was the worst in Europe 's history, with millions of people left without power.

But for others, not having access to the internet and their devices was a relief. "Everyone relies on technology so much that it's quite a nice reminder you can be more independent," said Ed . "You don't have to be connected with everyone all the time," said his flatmate Hannah Steiner , 23 . "I was having a good time with my flatmates." Sara Francisco , 24 , from Leiria , in central Portugal , said: "I feel this thing that happened was important to make us be more aware and be more conscious about our habits.".

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