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Power Cut Warnings for 73 UK Area as 50,000 without Power - Full List Issued
Utilities have increased staffing and activated 24/7 teams to respond to outages caused by Storm Goretti, advising customers on safety and preparation measures.
- On Friday, National Grid Electricity Distribution mobilised extra engineering and customer contact teams and placed crews on standby as forecasts predicted snow, rain and strong winds across South Wales.
- With amber and yellow alerts in place, Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong warned `Storm Goretti will be a multi-hazard event, with the most significant impacts from snow in parts of Wales and the Midlands, though rain and strong winds also have the potential to bring disruption to many` until Friday midday.
- National Grid issued a power-cuts checklist and urged customers to call 105 national power cut phone line 24 hours a day and advised households to keep one light on, torches, and charged devices ready.
- More than 50,000 properties lost power as Storm Goretti brought strong winds, with maps showing more than 321 locations without power before Saturday.
- Priority Services customers will receive specialised support including text notifications, and Northern Powergrid is contacting registered members; sign up for Priority Services Membership or call 0800 169 2996 for help.
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