The Channel Island of Sark (with a population of 500) could be set to lose its electricity after the island’s supplier has said it will withdraw its services. How long could you cope without electricity?

The Channel Island of Sark (with a population of 500) could be set to lose its electricity after the island’s supplier has said it will withdraw its services. How long could you cope without electricity? Published on 27 November 2018 → Survey conducted on 27 November 2018 on 4617 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

For no time at all

26%

For one day or less

25%

For a couple of days

21%

For about a week

For a couple of weeks

For about a month

For more than a month

Don’t know

14%

For no time at all

26%

For one day or less

25%

For a couple of days

21%

For about a week

For a couple of weeks

For about a month

For more than a month

Don’t know

14%

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