Electricity North West say Storm Arwen investment benefiting customers in Cumbria
Residents across Lancashire have experienced power trouble this week
Customers across Cumbria have seen power cuts this week after strong winds struck the North West.
In November 2021, Storm Arwen caused widespread damage to the electricity network, leaving thousands of customers without power.
Since then, Electricity North West has taken a number of steps to improve the network and prevent similar outages from occurring in the future.
These include:
Investing in new technology: Electricity North West is investing in new technology, such as sensors and cameras, to monitor the network and detect faults before they cause outages.
Strengthening the network: The company is strengthening the electricity network by replacing aging equipment and installing new infrastructure in areas that are prone to power outages.
Increasing resilience: Electricity North West is improving the resilience of the network by installing more underground cables and increasing the number of backup generators in key locations.
Improving communication: The company has improved its communication with customers during power outages, providing more frequent updates and using social media to keep customers informed.
Overall, Electricity North West is taking a proactive approach to improving the electricity network and ensuring that it is resilient and reliable, even in the face of severe weather events like Storm Arwen.