Be prepared, with a Home Emergency Plan

20-3-2023 10:23

Scottish & Southern Energy Issue Power Cut Advice

UK electricity system operator National Grid has raised the remote prospect of planned emergency power cuts to manage potentially reduced energy supplies from Europe this winter.
Any emergency power cuts would be managed on a rota basis for postcode locations across the country, most likely during the peak demand time of 4pm – 7pm. Wherever possible, advance notice will be given to households and businesses.
National Grid has stated this is a last resort and that there are currently adequate electricity supplies through this winter. Households have been reassured by suppliers that this is a well-rehearsed scenario and industry preparation is in place.
Local electricity distributor Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) has been working with organisations across Scotland, including Orkney Housing Association Ltd, to ensure folk are prepared for such events. As part of this, SSEN has produced a downloadable Household Emergency Plan, which may be useful for ensuring households are prepared in the unlikely occurrence of a planned power cut.
Further advice is available at https://www.ssen.co.uk/ or https://ready.scot/prepare

Related link: Home Emergency Plan