Over 360,000 premises are now without power during Ophelia.
ESB are currently updating people about power outages around the country on their power check page website which is also available in app form on your phone.
Over 360,000 premises are now without power because of Ophelia.
.@ESBNetworks tell @3NewsIreland that 360,000 premises are now without power as a result of #Ophelia
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) October 16, 2017
On the website, updates have been split into three different sections, Fault, Planned Service Interruptions and Cluster of Service Interruptions.
Using the app is very easy, areas in the Cluster of Service Interruptions zones are marked with a blue plus sign and when you click on the sign it zooms into a specific area where further blue plus signs are present. Clicking on these will tell you what time that interruption started, the estimated restore time and a service information message which reads:
“We apologise for the loss of supply. We are currently working to repair a fault affecting your premises and will restore power as quickly as possible.”
Further storm information can be found here.
ESB have also issued safety information which states that people should have a battery-powered torch and fresh batteries at the ready and have also said that it is best not to use candles.
They have also said that people should have a battery powered portable radio in case power does go so people can hear information about the power cut.
All electrical appliances should be switched off but a light should be left on so you know when power comes/goes.
They have advised people to stay away from fallen lines and instead to call them on 1850-372999
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