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27 January 2025
As of 7.30am Monday 27th January, approximately 65,000 customers remain without electricity across Northern Ireland with power now restored to 220,000 properties following the extensive damage to the electricity network caused by Storm Eowyn on Friday.
Our Incident Management Centre at Craigavon remains open, as well as our Local Incident Centres, which are in locations across Northern Ireland and used by our teams to co-ordinate our localised response.
Councils across Northern Ireland have also opened Community Assistance Centres in their areas at which NIE Networks will be in attendance. These details can be found at www.nienetworks.co.uk.
We are particularly keen to remind the public to maintain safety around any damaged electricity equipment and never approach a broken pole or overhead power lines, and keep children and animals away. Please report any damage to NIE Networks immediately on 03457 643 643.
NIE Networks is also reminding customers of the cautionary measures they can take in the event of a power cut:
- Never approach broken overhead power lines or damaged poles and keep children and animals away.
- Report any damage to NIE Networks immediately on 03457 643 643.
- If you are using a generator, be careful where you site it in case of carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Turn off electric cookers, ovens, irons, etc. if electricity supply is lost.
- Leave a light switched on so you know when power has been restored.
- Take extra care if using candles.
- Test smoke alarms with fresh batteries.
- Ensure adequate ventilation if using gas heaters.
This is a difficult time for those most vulnerable members of our communities, and we would ask everyone to continue to help by keeping a close eye on neighbours and supporting them in whatever way you can.
We would remind customers that they can report faults online, and also check for status updates at www.nienetworks.co.uk, or call the NIE Networks Customer Helpline on 03457 643 643.