10 power cut tips and how to report outage during Storms Dudley and Eunice

16.02.2022 - 16:17 / dailyrecord.co.uk

Power cuts may hit Scots during Storm Dudley and Eunice this week as the Met Office has issued three weather warnings covering the severe weather.

This week is jam-paced with weather warnings for the back-to-back storms hitting the UK.

Amid the both storms, the Met Office was warned that power cuts may occur.

What's more, the national weather forecaster reports there is a chance mobile phone coverage and other services could be temporarily cut off.

There is a slight chance rural communities could be temporarily cut off according to Friday's wind and snow warning, the Met Office also warned.

As Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice blast Scotland, it's important to know what to do when and if a power cut hits your home.

Read on for what to do, how to report a power outage, and ways to stay warm.

If you're hit by a power cut, get in contact with the electricity Distribution Network Operator (DNO) that covers your area as soon as possible.

As your energy supplier just sells electricity, it's better to report power cuts to your DNO who is the one responsible for physically maintaining electricity supplies and networks.

There are two network suppliers in Scotland: SP Energy Networks and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).

SP Energy Networks covers central and southern Scotland whilst SSEN covers northern Scotland, the Highlands and islands.

Look up your supplier here.

You can phone the number 105 to reach a local network operator who can give you help and advice during an outage.

People can also use the number to report dangerous damage to electricity power lines and substations.

105 is a free service, available to people in England, Scotland and Wales.

Older and disabled people can be put on the Priority Services Register