NIE Networks has invested over £100 million to reduce the number of disruptions to ensure consumers have a safe electricity supply.

The firm also issued aa reminder to customers to prepare for any disruption during the winter months.

David Keys, Customer Service Manager, said: "At NIE Networks we work 24 hours a day to ensure that if there is a power cut, it is resolved as quickly and safely as possible and we keep you updated with progress.

"Severe weather can damage the network and cause power cuts, which is why we have been working hard over the past year investing and preparing for this winter. We work closely with the Met Office to get the latest weather information and when we receive a severe weather warning, we mobilise our staff and resources to restore power as quickly as we can. Our emergency teams work in all weathers to assess any storm damage and carry out repairs, powering your homes, businesses and communities throughout the winter months.

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"It is difficult to make any network completely resilient to the effects of severe weather, especially one that serves a largely rural and dispersed population. We endeavour to make the network more resilient to storm damage by investing in the network, extending our tree maintenance programmes and installing technology to help us restore supplies more quickly. We understand that any loss of electricity supplies can be frustrating and an unpleasant experience so we are asking customers to think about what they’d do if they had a power cut this winter. Simple things like making sure there are batteries in a torch and making a note of our Customer Helpline 03457 643 643 can help minimise the impact of a power cut."

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