Engineers are on standby ahead of Storm Amy hitting Cumbria.
Electricity North West is ramping up preparations ahead of the storm, which is expected to hit the county today
Extra teams including overhead line teams and contact centre agents will be on standby.
Due to the high wind speeds predicted, damage to overhead electricity lines is possible from flying debris as well as falling trees and branches, with trees still in full leaf.
Conditions may not be safe for teams to climb poles and repair damage until wind speeds decrease through the weekend.
Alan Astall, head of network control at SP Electricity North West, said: “Our preparation plans are well-rehearsed and we’re ready to respond if needed this weekend. We know strong winds can be disruptive by blowing debris into overhead lines despite our work year round to cut trees away from lines.
“Our main priority is safety so if you do notice any damage to the network, for example damaged overhead lines or electricity poles, contact us immediately by calling 105.
“If you or someone you know could be adversely affected by a power cut, you can join our free Extra Care register for additional help and support.
“We monitor the forecast daily and actively manage the power network 24/7, 365 days a year.
“When bad weather is forecast, we scale up our preparations so we can respond quickly. We prepare throughout the year, from cutting trees to installing new technology which helps identify network issues and restore power faster to reduce the impact on customers.”
