Mims Davies MP is sharing updates on what UK Power Networks is doing to prepare for Storm Ciarán, which will come to the UK Wednesday evening and have potential high winds of 100mph on Thursday 2nd November.
Currently, 24 flood warnings & 107 flood alerts are in place in England as of Wednesday 1st November. Very large waves are also expected along the coast so be sure to stay safe. Sign up for flood warnings.
As you may be aware, UK Power Networks manages the local power lines and substations which distribute electricity to over 8.5m homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England. As a result of Storm Ciarán, heavy rain and high winds are due to arrive on Thursday 2nd November and an amber alert has been issued by the Met Office. UK Power Networks has already prepared by organising extra field engineers and call centre staff on hand to support any customers affected. Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk or call 105 for any issues regarding your electricity supply.
You will be able to find regular updates and information about individual power cuts on our website www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk.
If you do experience a power cut, you should:
- Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk to view their live power cut map, with details of individual power cuts or to report a power cut
- Call 105 free of charge to report damage to the network or speak with their customer service team
- Tweet @UKPowerNetworks to report a power cut or to receive updates
Always stay clear of power lines and report damaged power lines immediately. If they see electricity lines that are down or causing significant risk to the public they should call 999.
UK Power Networks provide extra help to customers on their Priority Service Register during a power cut. This includes households with:
- People of pensionable age
- Those with a health condition
- Have children under five living with them
- Someone in the household who uses medical or mobility equipment that requires electricity
- Those who may be in vulnerable circumstances during a power cut.
Join the register at UK Power Networks.