Important ESB public safety notice issued post Storm Éowyn
As of 8.30pm (Wednesday, January 29), ESB Networks reported it has restored supply to 660,000 homes, farms and businesses – approx. 108,000 customers remain without supply, down from a peak of 768,000 following the unprecedented impact of Storm Éowyn.
ESB Networks has issued the following Important Public Safety Message:
ESB Networks is reinforcing its vital warning around public safety on day six of the restoration of supply following Storm Éowyn. 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.
