Latest weather update from SP Energy Networks

Llangollen County councillor Karen Edwards has passed on he latest local weather update she has received from SP Energy Networks:

Currently, across the Manweb area, we are seeing a large number of faults coming in - mainly in North and Mid Wales as we experience wind gusts of over 90mph in some areas.

Safety is our number one priority. At the moment trees are down and roads are closed across numerous locations hampering efforts in accessing our assets and whilst we have engineers deployed across the region, they are currently unable to work at height due to the extreme weather conditions.

We are restoring supply to as many customers as possible from our network control centre, and once the weather situation improves and we can move our teams safely, we will commence the remainder of the repairs and restore your power. Our teams are also prioritising support for vulnerable customers from the Priority Services Register.

If you’d like to check specific postcodes, you can use the Postcode Checker here. Simply search your postcode and view the map to see more details along with an estimated restoration time.

Our advice to customers experiencing a powercut:

*Stay warm by keeping extra blankets nearby and closing your window shutters, blinds or curtains to help keep the heat in and the draught out

*Keep your fridge and freezer doors closed as much as possible. The food in your freezer should stay frozen for up to 48 hours

*Beware of fallen power lines. Power lines may fall due to high winds so beware when venturing out of your home. Do not approach them, call 105 to report a fallen power line

For up-to-date weather info visit The Met Office website here https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/