ESB NETWORKS PRESS RELEASE/Immediate
- Over 170,000 homes, farms and businesses are without power as of 8:35 pm with the expectation of further power outages as Storm Isha tracks across the country
- Worst impacted counties include Mayo, Galway, Roscommon and Kerry
- ESB Networks crews are responding where safe to do so. Given the extent of the storm, estimated restoration times will be updated through the day tomorrow and will be available on www.PowerCheck.ie and www.ESBNetworks.ie as restoration work progresses
- Stay Safe, Stay Clear of fallen electricity wires. Report any damage to network by calling 1800 372 999
Issued: Sunday 21 January at 8:35pm
Storm force winds associated with Storm Isha have caused damage to the electricity network across the country with more than 170,000 homes, farms and businesses (as of 8:35pm on Sunday) without power. While ESB Networks teams are restoring power where safe to do so, we expect that the number of customers without power will increase as Storm Isha continues to tracks across the country.
The worst impacted counties are Mayo, Galway, Roscommon and Kerry. Further outages overnight are expected, particularly in the Northwest, with Met Éireann wind warnings remaining in place until the early hours of tomorrow morning.
ESB Networks continue to monitor the impact of Storm Isha closely, switching customers back remotely where possible. However, due to the extent damage to the network and adverse weather conditions, the majority of homes, farms and businesses currently impacted will remain without supply overnight.
ESB Networks storm response plans have been in effect since earlier today and crews will mobilise again at first light to assess the damage, making the network safe and restoring electricity supply where safe to do so.
ESB Networks crews are responding where safe to do so. Given the extent of the storm, estimated restoration times will be updated through the day tomorrow and will be available on www.PowerCheck.ie and www.ESBNetworks.ie as restoration work progresses.
An Important Public Safety Message: If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they may be LIVE and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.
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Media queries to:
Paul Hand, ESB Press Office, 0857256798