Power update – 17 January - 7:00pm

Endeavour Energy Storm Response

• 3,400 customers currently remain without power due to Wednesday’s intense storm
• An additional 26,000 customers have been impacted today due to strong winds across the Illawarra, Western Sydney and Blue Mountains. Supply to 16,000 of these customers has since been restored.
• 13,400 customers are currently without supply across the Endeavour Energy region

Endeavour Energy crews have continued repairs to the network following Wednesday’s intense storms with efforts ongoing to restore power to the remaining 3,400 customers, however strong winds across the Illawarra, Western Sydney and Blue Mountains have today affected power supply to an additional 26,000 customers. Supply to 16,000 of these customers has since been restored.

For customers without power, we appreciate your support and patience while we work to safely restore your supply. Updates will continue to be provided to customers via SMS and our website.

Remember to stay at least 8 metres from any fallen powerlines and other damaged electrical equipment, and be especially careful of damaged infrastructure hidden by fallen trees, branches, and other storm debris.

If customers or anyone residing at their home need power for home medical equipment,  we encourage them to check battery supply and consider acting on their back up plan. Customers can contact us now on 131 003 to register for life support.

STAYING SAFE:

• Treat all powerlines as 'live' and dangerous by keeping at least 8m clear of them. Never drive across fallen powerlines!
• Report fallen powerlines immediately by calling us 24/7 on 131 003
• Avoid all contact with wires that are hanging low, on the ground or tangled in trees and other storm debris.
• If you’re using a portable generator for power, stay safe and avoid deadly exhaust fumes entering your home.

* For life-threatening emergencies or in the event of an electrical shock call 000

* For emergency assistance during a flood or storm call NSW SES on 132 500

* Find estimated power restoration times at www.endeavourenergy.com.au/outage