The following information received from UK Power Networks
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Dianne Dear is the publisher of Bay Life online and the Pevensey Bay Journal in print. She has also been a Wealden District Councilor for 16 years. In the blog she looks at community affairs, news and incidents in Pevensey Bay and big questions such as the preservation of precious community assets and the regeneration of the local economy.
Michael Horwood
Public Affairs Manager
UK Power Networks
As you may be aware, Storm Hannah is due to affect parts of the UK this weekend with high winds. We expect the storm to reach the South East and the East of England on Saturday.
Our electricity network is built to be resilient but high winds and rain can damage overhead power lines resulting in some customers losing their electricity supply. Where this happens we work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. We have organised for additional staff in our contact centre to help customers whose electricity supply might be affected by the predicted weather, and we have called-up additional engineers to carry out repairs to our electricity network.
Both you and your local residents will be able to find regular updates on our website www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk and social media @UKPowerNetworks throughout this period
Anyone experiencing a power cut can:
Call 105 to report power cuts and damage to the electricity network, or 0800 3163 105 (from a corded phone or mobile phone if you have no power)
Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk for the latest updates
Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut and type in their postcode to view our live power cut map
Tweet @ukpowernetworks to report power cuts or to receive updates
We urge the public to stay well clear from power lines and anyone spotting a damaged power line needs to report it to us immediately by calling 105 from a landline or mobile phone.
If they see electricity lines that are down or causing significant risk to the public they should call 999.
We provide extra help to customers on our Priority Service Register during a power cut. Households with older or disabled people, those with children under five, or where someone uses medical or mobility equipment that requires electricity as well as other reasons can join the register. You can find out more information about our Priority Service on our website: ukpowernetworks.co.uk/priority .
If you would like to share information about preparing for the extreme weather or the priority service register on social media you might like to use the following:
UK Power Networks has extra staff on hand to deal with #StormHannah. Call 105 to report a power cut and visit https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/storm-centre-prepare or message @UKPowerNetworks on Twitter. #ukpnnews
Do you, or someone you know, need extra support during a power cut? @UKPowerNetworks provides free services to vulnerable customers. Visit https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/power-cut/priority-services-register for more information. #ukpnnews
I hope this information is helpful and please do share it with local residents and members of your community who would find it helpful.
With best wishes,
Michael Horwood
Public Affairs Manager
UK Power Networks
