Be Winter Ready
The electricity and gas networks have come together again to help members of the public prepare in case they have a power cut or gas emergency this winter through its annual 'Be Winter Ready' campaign, which launched on 2nd December.
While electricity supplies are very reliable, bad winter weather can cause damage and disruption. As the nights get colder and darker, the chance of experiencing severe weather becomes more likely. Storms, floods and other extreme conditions can cause damage to the electricity network and disrupt energy supplies.
We are therefore sharing this simple advice to help people prepare. To Be Winter Ready, we're urging the public to:
Know your free emergency numbers
In a power cut dial 105 or, for a gas emergency, dial 0800 111999
Prepare your home
Keep a torch handy and get your appliances serviced by a Gas Safe registered engineer to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Vulnerable households can get extra support by signing up to the Priority Service Register.
Keep your eyes open
Keep an eye on the weather forecaster and, if you have a power cut or a gas emergency, check on your neighbours.
For more information on how to be prepared for a power cut click on the following links below:
Power cut information and advice
Priority Service Register
Sign up to our severe weather alerts
The Priority Service Register
The Priority Services Register is a free service provided by the company and is eligible for anyone who is of a pensionable age, disabled, has children under 5 years old or relies on medical equipment.
As part of the service, customers are kept informed as much as possible of power cuts affecting their home and are given special help, if needed, through the British Red Cross.
The Priority Services Register offers peace of mind for vulnerable customers and their families and we do our very best to ensure that their needs are met at all times.
We already have 1.8 million customers on our register.
To find out more information or to register, please call us on 0800 096 3080 or visit www.westernpower.co.uk/psr.
