23 Jan 2024
Approximately 6,000 customers remain without power following the adverse weather conditions brought by Storm Isha. However, it is anticipated that this number may increase with the arrival of Storm Jocelyn later today.
Approximately 6,000 customers remain without power following the adverse weather conditions brought by Storm Isha. However, it is anticipated that this number may increase with the arrival of Storm Jocelyn later today.
Restoration efforts are continuing and NIE Networks have advised that some customers may experience a loss of power as engineers work to carry out permanent repairs.
A number of Community Assistance Centres are now open across Northern Ireland from 12pm-3pm for those still affected by power cuts;
- Ards Blair Mayne Leisure Centre
- Brownlow Centre, Craigavon
- Cookstown Leisure Centre
- Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre, Ballymoney
- Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen
- Omagh Leisure Complex
- Lisburn Leisureplex.
NIE Networks staff will be on hand to answer any queries and customers will be able to get a warm drink and charge any devices. Full details and addresses can be found on the NIE Networks website and social media channels.
Ronan McKeown, NIE Networks Customer Relations Director said:
“The significant level and widespread nature of damage caused, along with the active weather warnings in place until Wednesday, mean it is likely that it could be a number of days before power is restored to all customers.
We do anticipate that repair efforts will be hampered as winds pick up again this afternoon with the arrival of Storm Jocelyn and there is the potential that further damage could be caused. We will be monitoring the situation at ground level very closely and while our works may be impacted we will continue to work where we can.
We want to remind the public to stay clear of any damaged electricity equipment and please report any incidents of damage to the NIE Networks Customer Helpline on 03457 643 643.”
