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NIE Networks update: Around 95,000 impacted by power cuts due to Storm Darragh

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NIE Networks teams have been working non-stop over the last hours in difficult and dangerous weather conditions to restore electricity supply to homes and businesses across Northern Ireland due to the impacts of Storm Darragh.


Over the course of the storm, in the region of 95,000 customers were impacted by power cuts with 15,000 remaining as of 9am this morning (Sunday 8th December).



A spokesperson for NIE Networks commented:


“Most of the faults affecting high numbers of customers have been repaired which has allowed us to restore significant numbers of customers.


“However, there are still around 1,200 faults across the network some of which are affecting very small numbers of customers so we do anticipate that it will take some time before we can get all of these cleared.


“Engineers will be working to restore customers as quickly as they can.



“We have employees working on the ground to carry out welfare checks and provide practical support to those without power. If it is safe to do so look in on elderly or vulnerable family, friends & neighbours.


“Thank you for your ongoing patience as our crews work to safely restore power.”


ASSISTANCE CENTRES OPEN


Today (Sunday 8th December), NIE Networks will open Community Assistance Centres across Northern Ireland.


From 2pm – 4pm leisure centres in the following areas will open to those still without power:


➤ South Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon

➤ Lagan Valley Leisureplex in Lisburn

➤ Ards Blair Mayne in Newtownards

➤ Seven Towers in Ballymena

➤ Cookstown Leisure Centre

➤ Kilkeel Leisure Centre

➤ Fermanagh Lakeland Forum


Additionally, Coleraine Leisure Centre will open from Noon until 3pm.



Those still impacted by power cuts can come along to get a hot drink, charge your device, get a shower and speak to a member of the NIE Networks team who will be on hand to offer support.


HELP


Please remember to stay away from fallen power lines or damaged poles.


Report hazards immediately on 03457643643.


If you need to report a fault please visit:


Telephone: 03457 643 643



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