Power cut in your area?

Experiencing a power cut? Find out what to do and who to contact.

What to do if there’s a power cut in your area

1 Make sure any appliances are switched off

Things like hair straighteners and irons might switch on once the power comes back.

2 Call 105 to report a power cut to your distribution network operator

Calling 105 is a free-of-charge call from any network.

National Grid, National Grid ESO and the electricity supplier that you pay your bill to, aren’t responsible for restoring power to your home.

3 Check on your neighbours

If the power cut continues, you might want to check on your neighbours, especially if they are elderly or ill.

For more safety advice visit the Power Cut 105 website.

If you already know who your local distribution network operator is, contact them directly on using the details below.

For power cuts in North West England call 0800 195 4141

Electricity North West

www.enwl.co.uk

For power cuts in North East & North Yorkshire call 0800 66 88 77

For power cuts in York, Leeds, Sheffield, Northern Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire call 0800 66 88 77

North Power Grid

www.northernpowergrid.com

For power cuts in Northern Scotland call 0800 300 999

For power cuts in Central Southern England call 0800 072 72 82

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks

www.ssen.co.uk

For power cuts in Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales & North Shropshire call 0800 001 5400

For power cuts in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Central & Southern Scotland call 0800 092 9290

SP Energy Networks

www.spenergynetworks.co.uk

For power cuts in London, South East and East of England call 0800 31 63 105

UK Power Networks

www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk

For power cuts in Birmingham, Nottingham, the Midlands, South West England and South Wales call 0800 6783 105

Western Power Distribution

www.westernpower.co.uk