89 per cent of people in the East Midlands in the dark about free power cut helpline

Most people in West Midlands unaware of free power cut helpline

MOST people in the West Midlands are unaware of a vital helpline they can use during power cuts

89 per cent of people in the East Midlands in the dark about free power cut helpline

New research from National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) shows that 89% of people in the East Midlands don’t know about the first port of call in a power cut – the 105 helpline.

Free helpline to report power cuts - Around Wellington

New research from National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) shows 86 per cent of people in the South West don’t know about the first port of call in a power cut. The 105 helpline is a free number which connects callers directly to their local electricity network operator. NGED says power cuts can happen at any time – whether due to unexpected incidents, severe weather, or technical faults. For many, the first moments of a power cut can be co…