Power Cuts
The UK's transmission and distribution system is very reliable. However, despite the best efforts of our members, problems sometimes occur that affect your electricity supply.
In these circumstances, please do not panic. The company(s) will probably already be aware of the problem and working to restore your supply as soon as possible.
Each company has detailed plans for dealing with electricity emergencies. During an emergency, companies will add more detailed information to their site.
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North Scotland
www.sse.co.uk/HelpAndAdvice/SafetyAndEmergencies/PowerCutsAdvice/ -
South Scotland
www.sppowersystems.co.uk/PowerLossandEmergencies/default.asp -
North East England
www.ce-electricuk.com/page/powercuts/index.cfm -
North West
www.enwl.co.uk/Content/OurServices/Lossofelectricitysupply.aspx -
East Midlands
www.westernpower.co.uk/Contacting-us-in-an-Emergency-(1).aspx -
West Midlands
www.westernpower.co.uk/Contacting-us-in-an-Emergency-(1).aspx -
Eastern England
www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/safety-emergencies/what-to-do-emergency/index.shtml -
South Wales
www.westernpower.co.uk/Contacting-us-in-an-Emergency-(1).aspx -
Southern England
www.sse.co.uk/HelpAndAdvice/SafetyAndEmergencies/PowerCutsAdvice/ -
London
www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/safety-emergencies/what-to-do-emergency/index.shtml -
South East England
www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/safety-emergencies/what-to-do-emergency/index.shtml -
South West England
www.westernpower.co.uk/Contacting-us-in-an-Emergency-(1).aspx -
North Wales, Merseyside & Cheshire
www.sppowersystems.co.uk/PowerLossandEmergencies/default.asp