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Restored Ref: UF0332

Power cut affecting Southampton and nearby areas

SO40 4DA, SO40 4UN, SO40 4UQ, SO40 4UR, SO40 4WU and 86 more postcodes

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

24 Oct, 17:24

Customers affected

~0 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 25 Oct, 17:04

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

<p>Storm Austen is causing disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware and our teams are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs. Severe weather may make it difficult to access some areas safely, so estimated restoration times may change or repairs may take longer than expected. Please stay safe and keep well away from fallen or damaged power lines and electrical equipment, and don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. If it’s unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services. If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you. We’ll keep Power Track updated as our teams make progress, and you can register for live updates below to receive a text if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get your power back on.</p>

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

SO40 4DA, SO40 4UN, SO40 4UQ, SO40 4UR, SO40 4WU, SO40 4WW, SO45 4BB, SO45 4PL, SO45 4PN, SO45 4PP, SO45 4PQ, SO45 4PR, SO45 4PS, SO45 4PW, SO45 4QA, SO45 4QB, SO45 4QD, SO45 4QF, SO45 4QG, SO45 4QJ, SO45 4QL, SO45 4QN, SO45 4QP, SO45 4RH, SO45 4RJ, SO45 4RQ, SO45 4RX, SO45 5AL, SO45 5AQ, SO45 5HE, SO45 5HF, SO45 5JA, SO45 5QW, SO45 5QX, SO45 5QY, SO45 5SF, SO45 5SG, SO45 5SH, SO45 5SZ, SO45 5TA, SO45 5TB, SO45 5TD, SO45 5TE, SO45 5TF, SO45 5TH, SO45 5TJ, SO45 5TL, SO45 5TN, SO45 5TS, SO45 5TU, SO45 5TW, SO45 5TX, SO45 5TY, SO45 5TZ, SO45 5UA, SO45 5UB, SO45 5UD, SO45 5UE, SO45 5UF, SO45 5UG, SO45 5UH, SO45 5UJ, SO45 5UL, SO45 5UN, SO45 5UP, SO45 5UR, SO45 5UU, SO45 5UW, SO45 5UX, SO45 5UY, SO45 5UZ, SO45 5WA, SO45 5WB, SO45 5WD, SO45 5WE, SO45 5WF, SO45 5WG, SO45 5WH, SO45 5WJ, SO45 5WL, SO45 5WN, SO45 5WP, SO45 6AA, SO45 6AS, SO45 6DL, SO45 6DN, SO45 6DP, SO40 4, SO45 4, SO45 5, SO45 6

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Latest updates

  • 24 Oct, 17:30

    Power cut reported

    <p>Storm Austen is causing disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware and our teams are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs. Severe weather may make it difficult to access some areas safely, so estimated restoration times may change or repairs may take longer than expected. Please stay safe and keep well away from fallen or damaged power lines and electrical equipment, and don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. If it’s unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services. If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you. We’ll keep Power Track updated as our teams make progress, and you can register for live updates below to receive a text if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get your power back on.</p>

  • 24 Oct, 17:38

    Power cut reported

  • 24 Oct, 17:50

    Power cut reported

    <p>Storm Austen is causing disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware and our teams are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs. Severe weather may make it difficult to access some areas safely, so estimated restoration times may change or repairs may take longer than expected. Please stay safe and keep well away from fallen or damaged power lines and electrical equipment, and don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. If it’s unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services. If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you. We’ll keep Power Track updated as our teams make progress, and you can register for live updates below to receive a text if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get your power back on.</p>

  • 24 Oct, 17:58

    Power cut reported

  • 24 Oct, 18:35

    Power cut reported

    <p>Storm Austen is causing disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware and our teams are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs. Severe weather may make it difficult to access some areas safely, so estimated restoration times may change or repairs may take longer than expected. Please stay safe and keep well away from fallen or damaged power lines and electrical equipment, and don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. If it’s unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services. If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you. We’ll keep Power Track updated as our teams make progress, and you can register for live updates below to receive a text if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get your power back on.</p>

  • 24 Oct, 18:38

    Power cut reported

  • 25 Oct, 01:17

    Power cut reported

    <p>Storm Austen is causing disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware and our teams are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs. Severe weather may make it difficult to access some areas safely, so estimated restoration times may change or repairs may take longer than expected. Please stay safe and keep well away from fallen or damaged power lines and electrical equipment, and don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. If it’s unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services. If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you. We’ll keep Power Track updated as our teams make progress, and you can register for live updates below to receive a text if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get your power back on.</p>

  • 25 Oct, 01:24

    Power cut reported

  • 25 Oct, 02:02

    Power cut reported

    <p>Storm Austen is causing disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware and our teams are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs. Severe weather may make it difficult to access some areas safely, so estimated restoration times may change or repairs may take longer than expected. Please stay safe and keep well away from fallen or damaged power lines and electrical equipment, and don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. If it’s unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services. If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you. We’ll keep Power Track updated as our teams make progress, and you can register for live updates below to receive a text if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get your power back on.</p>

  • 25 Oct, 02:04

    Power cut reported

  • 25 Oct, 09:40

    Power cut reported

    <p>Storm Austen is causing disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware and our teams are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs. Severe weather may make it difficult to access some areas safely, so estimated restoration times may change or repairs may take longer than expected. Please stay safe and keep well away from fallen or damaged power lines and electrical equipment, and don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. If it’s unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services. If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you. We’ll keep Power Track updated as our teams make progress, and you can register for live updates below to receive a text if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get your power back on.</p>

  • 25 Oct, 10:08

    Power cut reported

  • 25 Oct, 17:04

    Power restored

This power cut may be eligible for compensation. It ran 12 hours or more with 61 customers still affected at that point, under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards scheme. See how to make a compensation claim.

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