Thousands still without power in Northumberland after Storm Éowyn battered the North East
Northumberland County Council has issued an update to residents as thousands are still without power in their homes following Storm Éowyn.
The storm wreaked havoc across the region yesterday, with trains and flights cancelled, with a wind speed of 96mph was recorded in Northumberland.
Northumberland was one of the county's in the region most affected by the storm, with 56 schools closed, 124 reports of fallen trees and Northumberland Fire and Rescue attending 36 weather-related incidents.
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A roof was also blown off a property in Berwick-upon-Tweed town centre, slates were blown off roofs in Ashington, and a roof was also blown off a property in Amble, which damaged two neighbouring properties.
Council teams have been working around the clock to restore services and support residents following Storm Éowyn.
But as of 13:30 on Saturday, January 25, thousands in the county are still without power. Northumberland County Council has confirmed that they have been in touch with both Northern Powergrid and Scottish Power who are working hard to get the power restored.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Northumberland County Council said: "Northern Powergrid is pro-actively updating customers without power via text message and social media channels. Their national helpline to answer calls and offer support is available 24/7 by calling 105.
"Council teams worked to provide business as usual wherever possible, while keeping roads clear, making buildings safe and looking after communities. Contact has been maintained with the county’s most vulnerable residents.
"Teams are working over the weekend to support residents. Extra staff are carrying out town-centre clean-ups and clearing rubbish brought in by the storm. Country parks have re-opened after safety inspections, alongside the majority of Household Waste recovery Centres.
"The Council continues to liaise with a number of Local Resilience Centres in case needed to support residents left without power."