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• We still have many faults on the electricity network and have been made aware of several instances of potentially very dangerous incidents where members of the public have unknowingly approached fallen electricity infrastructure 
• Fallen debris can prevent people from seeing hidden risks such as wires entangled into trees and branches 
• Stay safe, stay clear of any fallen lines and report any damage to 1800 372 999     

Issued: 4.40pm on Tuesday, 28 January 2025      

Important Public Safety Message: ESB Networks is reinforcing its vital warning around public safety as we are into day five of the restoration of supply following Storm Éowyn which caused unprecedented damage to electricity infrastructure nationwide. 

We wish to strongly reiterate our safety request to the general public to focus people's attention on electrical safety while outdoors. We still have many faults on the electricity network and have been made aware of several instances of potentially very dangerous incidents where members of the public have unknowingly approached fallen electricity infrastructure, particularly in the worst impacted areas of the country. Following a significant weather event like Storm Éowyn, fallen debris can prevent people from seeing hidden risks such as wires entangled into trees and branches.  

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.     

We have also been made aware of dangerous instances as a result of the increase in use of generators, please see  our safety video here for more information.