Wind storm update - 28 August 5pm

Endeavour Energy emergency crews are working to address the extensive damage caused by today’s damaging winds, which have disrupted power across the Shoalhaven, Illawarra, Blue Mountains, and Western Sydney regions.

Throughout the day, power has been interrupted to over 58,000 homes and businesses, with nearly 200 incidents requiring repair.

Crews will continue working into the night to restore power to the remaining 15,000 customers currently without supply.

Where we cannot make repairs tonight, customers will be without power until tomorrow due to the severity of the damage or their remote location.

Winds are expected to pick up and continue in some regions overnight which may cause further damage and customer outages.

We will be proactively contacting customers without power by SMS (where we have mobile phone number) to check on their welfare and provide an updated estimated restoration time.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore power and ensure everyone’s safety as our storm recovery continues.

STAYING SAFE:  

• Please stay at least 8 metres away from any fallen powerlines. Treat all powerlines as 'live' and dangerous. 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.
• For life-threatening emergencies call 000.
• For emergency and rescue assistance call NSW SES on 132 500.
• Find estimated power restoration times at www.endeavourenergy.com.au/outage.
• If you or anyone living at your home need power for home medical equipment, check your battery supply and consider acting on your back up plan. Contact us now on 131 003 to register for life support.