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Power cut affecting Oban and nearby areas

PA34 4LU, PA34 5UU, PA34 5UZ, PA34 5XB, PA34 5XD and 29 more postcodes

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

Started

24 Oct, 23:16

Customers affected

~0 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 26 Oct, 16:42

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

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

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

PA34 4LU, PA34 5UU, PA34 5UZ, PA34 5XB, PA34 5XD, PA34 5XF, PA34 5XT, PA34 5XZ, PA80 5UU, PA80 5UZ, PA80 5XB, PA80 5XD, PA80 5XE, PA80 5XG, PA80 5XT, PH33 6SZ, PH33 7AD, PH33 7AE, PH33 7AF, PH36 4HX, PH36 4HY, PH36 4HZ, PH36 4JX, PH38 4LZ, PH38 4NB, PH38 4ND, PH38 4NG, PA34 4, PA34 5, PA80 5, PH33 6, PH33 7, PH36 4, PH38 4

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Latest updates

  • 24 Oct, 23:17

    Power cut reported

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

  • 24 Oct, 23:24

    Power cut reported

  • 25 Oct, 00:02

    Power cut reported

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

  • 25 Oct, 00:04

    Power cut reported

  • 25 Oct, 08:12

    Power cut reported

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

  • 25 Oct, 08:14

    Power cut reported

  • 26 Oct, 13:55

    Power restored

  • 26 Oct, 16:02

    Power cut reported

  • 26 Oct, 16:42

    Power restored

This power cut may be eligible for compensation. It ran 12 hours or more with 182 customers still affected at that point, under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards scheme. See how to make a compensation claim.

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