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Restored Ref: UF7433

Power cut affecting Stromness and nearby areas

KW16 3EU, KW16 3EX, KW16 3HS, KW16 3HT, KW16 3HU and 40 more postcodes

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

Started

26 Oct, 19:29

Customers affected

~0 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 27 Oct, 18:39

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

<p>Storm Boelo caused significant disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams have been 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 working as hard as they can to get your power back on.</p><p><br></p><p>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. Don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. </p><p><br></p><p>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:

KW16 3EU, KW16 3EX, KW16 3HS, KW16 3HT, KW16 3HU, KW16 3HX, KW16 3HY, KW16 3HZ, KW16 3JA, KW16 3JB, KW16 3JD, KW16 3JE, KW16 3JF, KW16 3JN, KW16 3LL, KW16 3LN, KW16 3LP, KW16 3LR, KW16 3LS, KW16 3LT, KW16 3LU, KW16 3LW, KW16 3LX, KW16 3LY, KW16 3LZ, KW16 3PQ, KW17 2GY, KW17 2GZ, KW17 2HP, KW17 2HR, KW17 2HS, KW17 2HT, KW17 2HW, KW17 2HX, KW17 2HY, KW17 2JA, KW17 2JE, KW17 2JF, KW17 2JG, KW17 2JH, KW17 2JQ, KW17 2LN, KW17 2NB, KW16 3, KW17 2

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Latest updates

  • 26 Oct, 21:29

    Power cut reported

  • 26 Oct, 21:37

    Power cut reported

    <p>Storm Boelo 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. </p><p><br></p><p>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. Don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. </p><p><br></p><p>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>

  • 26 Oct, 22:04

    Power cut reported

  • 27 Oct, 06:58

    Power cut reported

    <p>Storm Boelo caused significant disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams have been 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 working as hard as they can to get your power back on.</p><p><br></p><p>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. Don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. </p><p><br></p><p>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>

  • 27 Oct, 09:33

    Power cut reported

  • 27 Oct, 09:36

    Power cut reported

    <p>Storm Boelo caused significant disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams have been 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 working as hard as they can to get your power back on.</p><p><br></p><p>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. Don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. </p><p><br></p><p>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>

  • 27 Oct, 09:54

    Power cut reported

  • 27 Oct, 15:27

    Power restored

  • 27 Oct, 17:59

    Power cut reported

  • 27 Oct, 18:39

    Power restored

This power cut may be eligible for compensation. It ran 12 hours or more with 84 customers still affected at that point, under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards scheme. See how to make a compensation claim.

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