Storm Eowyn caused widespread power outages in Northern Ireland, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. Nearly 200 engineers have been deployed from across the UK to assist with restoration efforts. While power has been restored to 248,000 properties, 37,000 remain without electricity, with full restoration potentially taking until February 3rd. Schools have also been affected, with around 20 remaining closed due to power outages.
Nearly 200 electricity engineers have been deployed to Northern Ireland from other parts of the UK to assist with the operation to restore power to customers following Storm Eowyn .
Lawrence Slade, chief executive of Energy Networks Association, said: “As other network operators return to normal operations, additional staff and equipment are being freed up and sent from Scotland, England and Wales to Northern Ireland to support with the reconnection efforts there. “Everyone is working flat out to support and reconnect customers. This is a huge team effort from every network operator across the UK, Ireland and further afield.”
Mr Givan said: “Storm Eowyn brought widespread disruption to schools across Northern Ireland and the Education Authority has been working closely with NIE Networks and other partners to make repairs and get electricity reconnected. “The vast majority of these are due to ongoing power outages and we are meeting regularly with NIE to ensure they are prioritised for reconnection as soon as possible. However, this remains a changing situation, and we appreciate the range of challenges facing NIE colleagues.
Mr Lyons said: “Storm Eowyn has caused devastation and my primary concern is the safety and well-being of all those affected, particularly children, the elderly and people with vulnerabilities.
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