A small number of customers in Donegal remain without power, almost two weeks after Storm Éowyn struck the county.
As of 10:am this morning, ESB Networks confirmed to Donegal Daily that approximately less than 20 customers remain without power across the county, down from 100 yesterday.
Around 87,000 had no power when the storm was at its height on Friday, January 24.
We asked ESB what remaining areas of the county were affected and what was the estimated restoration time.
“All available ESB Networks teams are mobilised to restore power to all remaining customers as soon as possible,” an ESB spokesperson said.
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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