26 January 2025
As of 8pm on Sunday 26th January, approximately 74,000 customers remain without electricity across Northern Ireland following the devastation brought by storm Eowyn, and the subsequent yellow weather warning for today, which has brought more strong winds and rain.
Despite the challenging weather conditions, NIE Networks have over 1,000 staff escalated, with c211,000 customers already having their power restored.
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.
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:
- 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.
- Using equipment such as kerosene heaters, charcoal grills (BBQs) and portable generators indoors can cause CO levels high enough to result in CO poisoning.
- If using a generator, please follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Customers who have lost supply should first find out if their neighbours are also without power and check household fuses and trip switches before contacting NIE Networks.
This 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 using the link below, or call the NIE Networks Customer Helpline on 03457 643 643.
Report A Power Cut