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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes

Jenny Bailey's system of household tech upgrades keeps her connected through thick and thin. (Simon Dallinger/AAP PHOTOS)

More Australians are upgrading the tech in their homes to not just to keep the lights on but make sure they stay connected during natural disasters.

From solar panels and batteries to electric cars and better broadband, experts say at-risk households can take action to avoid being cut off for days at a time.

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