More than 1,200 customers in Donegal remain without power, nine days after Storm Éowyn struck the county.
As at 10.30am, ESB Networks confirmed to Donegal Daily that approximately 1,250 customers remain without power across the county. This figure is down from a peak of around 87,000 when the storm was at its peak on Friday, January 24.
“Restoration work is continuing,” a spokesperson said.
“In the areas with the largest number of faults, as we make progress to repair the extensive damage, some customers may see their Estimated Restoration Times change over the coming days.”
ESB Networks is also reinforcing its vital warning around public safety.
“We still have many faults on the electricity network and have been made aware of several instances of potentially very dangerous incidents where members of the public have unknowingly approached fallen electricity infrastructure, particularly in the worst impacted areas of the country. Following a significant weather event like Storm Éowyn, fallen debris can prevent people from seeing hidden risks such as wires entangled into trees and branches.”
If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they are LIVE and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.
If you are in a position to visit www.PowerCheck.ie, Estimated Restoration Times will continue to be updated.
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