Windstorm update - 29 August 11am

Power has been restored to more than 54,000 customers across the Endeavour Energy network after damaging winds exceeding 100 km/h brought down trees and powerlines across a broad area.

Work will continue throughout today to safely restore power as quickly as possible to the remaining 3,000 homes & businesses currently without supply who are mostly in the Macarthur, Illawarra & Shoalhaven regions.

While we expect most homes and businesses to have power back by late tonight, some single customers may experience extended outages due to the extensive damage.

We will be proactively contacting affected customers via SMS (where we have their contact details) to provide them updates on estimated restoration times.

Thank you for your understanding 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.