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• Met Éireann Status Red wind warning for Ireland will bring very high winds expected to cause extensive damage to electricity infrastructure 
• ESB Networks crews and partner contractors around the country are in a full state of readiness and are making all necessary preparations in order to respond as soon as it is safe to do so  
• ESB Networks is asking all customers to consider preparations in the event of losing their electricity supply 
• An Important Public Safety Message: If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they are LIVE and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.   
  

Issued: 5.00pm on Thursday, 23rd January 2025 

Met Éireann has forecast that Storm Éowyn will bring dangerous and damaging winds overnight and into tomorrow. At midnight tonight, the entire country is set to be placed under a Met Éireann status Orange wind warning, with Red wind warnings starting from 2am tomorrow, Friday. Extensive damage to electricity infrastructure is anticipated and widespread power outages are expected. 

ESB Networks crews and partner contractors around the country are in a full state of readiness and are making all necessary preparations in order to respond. 

ESB Networks crews will mobilise tomorrow, as soon as it is safe to do so, to assess the damage caused by Storm Éowyn, making the network safe, restoring electricity supply and switching customers back remotely where possible. Based on previous experience of similar windstorms, ESB Networks anticipates power restoration will take a significant number of days to complete. Given the predicted extent of the damage nationwide, estimated restoration times (ERTs) will only be provided once our teams have assessed network faults and these will then be available to view throughout Saturday on www.PowerCheck.ie 

ESB Networks is asking customers to consider preparations in the event of losing their electricity supply if their area is affected by Storm Éowyn. This includes having torches, spare batteries, fully charged phones and having their MPRN number (found on the top right corner of each electricity bill) to hand. More information is available here: Be Prepared 

An Important Public Safety Message: If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they are LIVE and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.