Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is prepared for a period of unsettled weather across its network area in central southern England on Wednesday 12 April.
SSEN's weather forecasting model shows strong winds across much of the region, with wind gusts building through the morning and reaching up to 55mph inland and 60mph along the southern coast by noon. Wind speeds are expected to peak early on Wednesday afternoon, before gradually clearing in the early evening.
In response, SSEN has enacted its well-established resilience plans, with appropriate standby resources in place and customers are reminded of SSEN’s Priority Services Register (PSR), which provides free, additional help and support during a power cut.
Customers are also eligible for SSEN's free priority services if they:
- Are deaf or hard of hearing
- Have a disability
- Live with children under five
- Are blind or partially sighted
- Have a chronic illness
- Use medical equipment/aids reliant on electricity
- Are over 60
To find out more about the PSR, click here or call 0800 294 3259.