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An ESB worker.
As Storm Amy continues to bear down on Mayo, weather warnings continue to come in throughout the day.
The ESB have issued advice now:
High windsare expected to cause damage to electricity infrastructure, particularly in counties that will be under Met Éireann’s Status Orange wind warning.
ESB Networks crews and partner contractors around the country are making the necessary preparations in advance with teams mobilised:
Stay Safe, Stay Clear of fallen electricity wires.
Report any damage to the network by calling 1800 372 999
Met Éireann has forecast that Storm Amy will bring extremely strong and gusty winds. Six counties will be placed under a Met Éireann Status Orange wind warning from 2pm today until 10pm tonight during which damage to electricity infrastructure is anticipated.
A nationwide Status Yellow wind warnings will also see potentially damaging gusts across other counties until this evening which may impact the power network.
ESB Networks crews and partner contractors around the country have been making the necessary preparations in advance of the high winds, with teams mobilised. We continually monitor the forecasts and real time events on the electricity network and will deploy our crews to restore supply when it is safe to do so.
ESB Networks crews will assess the full damage of Storm Amy, making the network safe and restoring electricity supply – and switching customers back remotely where possible.
We will update power estimated restoration times as soon as we have assessed the network, and these will be available to view here.
On a precautionary basis, ESB Networks would like to ask our customers to consider preparations in the event of losing their electricity supply if their area is affected by Storm Amy.
This could include having torches and spare batteries available, having phones charged, etc.
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.
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