What to do if the electricity is turned off. First steps.
First, look out the window and the staircase to see where the light has gone. On this occasion, even an anecdote goes that our people, when they turned off the light first thing running to see who else is unlucky. If, unfortunately, you are not lucky only, do not get upset. Perhaps you just knocked out a fuse. 
When it's not in it, call the energy sales office. It is possible that the reason for the power outage is known there( for example, you did not pay bills, stole electricity or made some other violation), the dispatcher will inform you about it. Otherwise, an electrician will be sent to your address, which will detect the cause of the breakdown and, at the earliest opportunity, eliminate it.
At this time, you can look around the wires that go to your house. It may be that they are damaged or torn. In that case, do not touch them in any way, but warn your neighbors and the energy service about it.
When the inspection is over, proceed to the following steps to help protect your home appliances from power surges.
How to secure yourself and your home appliances when you turned off the light.
To begin with, find the items with which you can temporarily illuminate the room: matches, a lighter, candles, a flashlight, a mobile phone, etc. As soon as you begin to distinguish the objects around you, pull out all connected household appliances from the sockets, so that they do not burn. 
In the cold season, be sure to close all windows and doors to keep warm. If you have an electric boiler in your house - close it and drain the water.
The most important thing - do not try to eliminate the breakdown yourself. There is a huge risk that you will get an electric shock.
Burning candles, do not leave them unattended, especially if the apartment has children and pets. Use candlesticks or, as in the old days, ordinary glasses of croup.
Do not panic and wait for the arrival of specialists who will restore the supply of electricity in the near future. 
