ESB warns of Storm Éwoyn electricty cuts for days

ESB crews will asses and repair Storm Éowyn damage when it is safe to do so.

placeholder image — ESB crews will asses and repair Storm Éowyn damage when it is safe to do so.

Storm Éwoyn expected to cut electricity to 500,000 customers

ESB Networks crews and partner contractors around the country mobilise as soon as it is safe to do so to assess and repair the damage caused by Storm Éowyn but warn that homes and businesses will have no power for days.

With up to 500,000 customers expected to lose power due to the Status Red alert, crews are faced with extensive damage to electricity infrastructure causing widespread power outages.

Based on previous experience of similar windstorms, ESB Networks anticipated in advance of Storm Éowyn that power restoration would take a significant number of days to complete. MORE BELOW PICTURE.

"Given the predicted extent of the damage nationwide, estimated restoration times will only be provided once our teams have assessed network faults and these will then be available to view on www.PowerCheck.ie ," said the ESB.

ESB Networks said that 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.