Thousands still without power after damage caused by Storm Eowyn – Irvine Times

Scottish electricity energy networks that provide central and southern Scotland have said 2 964 homes are yet to be reached again.

Scottish and southern electric networks (SSEN) said it was working on power restoration up to 1700 homes, mainly in Argyll and Bute.

More than 180,000 homes in Scotland were left without power after gusts of 100 km / h.

A rare amber warning was issued on Friday for Storm Eowyn, which prompts schools in the country to close.

Scotrail also canceled all of its services on Friday with problems that continue on Monday.

The railway provider said the storm caused “big” damage and led to about 500 incidents on its net, including 120 trees falling on tracks.

It states that most of its services are open and work as normal, but call on passengers to check for cancellation or delays before traveling.

The Scottish government’s stability met again on Monday afternoon.

Angela Constance, the secretary of justice and the interior, thanks to those working to deal with the damage caused by bad weather.

She said: “Three days after the worst of the Ewin storm, we can see how the clean scale of damage continues to affect Scotland’s return to normal. I want to thank everyone who plays their role, day and night to get the services and work.

“Utilities companies work as quickly as possible, with often challenging weather conditions, and have re -connected over 280,000 properties.”

D -Ja Constance said that energy companies will contact households to evaluate the time when their power will be restored, while support must be available for the needy.

She added: “While the trunk and ferry roads work largely as usual, the railway continues to restore and the network rail line has experienced over 500 incidents.

“The schotrapist was planned to operate 50% of the services today, but this has increased to about 73% over the course of today.

“However, we can expect continued interruptions on some lines to continue until later this week, so I would ask passengers to be patient and check information about Scotrail and Network Rail before traveling.

“A very small number of schools will be closed tomorrow and the relevant tips will contact parents and students when appropriate.”

Andy Smith, Director of Ssen’s client operations to North of Scotland, said: “This storm has been the most destructive for parts of our network for many years and the restoration of damaged above ground lines is a huge task.

“While we did this, we did our best to be there for our customers, whether it is at the end of the phone or through the extensive provision of well -being in which we have introduced into the communities.

“I am grateful to customers for their patience and understanding while working to re -connect the last other homes and I would like to draw their attention to the provision of the hot food that is available and the compensation they can apply for.”

The director of the Scottish Power distribution, Eilin Rourke, said: “Our teams work in some of the highest conditions they have ever encountered.

“We have seen teams that have to go for miles to reach broken pillars and damaged power lines due to remote places – all of which takes time.

“We have every resource to work hard throughout the country to return those without power in delivery and will continue to work closely with the government of Scotland, local authorities and other customer support services.”