Power update - Wednesday 2 July 6:30am

Endeavour Energy emergency crews are on the ground this morning assessing and repairing widespread damage caused by last night’s torrential rain and damaging winds.

The storm has disrupted power across a broad area with widespread damage to parts of the Shoalhaven, Illawarra, Southern Highlands and Blue Mountains regions, as well as in Western Sydney.

Overnight, damaging winds interrupted power supply to more than 17,000 homes and businesses, causing 300 hazards requiring repairs.

The worst-affected areas include areas around Kiama and Jervis Bay, with damage extending along the coast and into the Southern Highlands.

The storm cell remains active, particularly along coastal areas, which may lead to further network damage and outages.

Affected customers are encouraged to make preparations that best suit their needs. Where we have their mobile phone numbers, we’ll continue to provide SMS updates with estimated restoration times and safety advice.

We sincerely thank our customers for your patience and understanding. Our priority is to keep customers and communities safe, and restore power as quickly as possible.

STAYING SAFE:  

• For emergency assistance during flood and storms call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations call 000.
• If you or anyone residing at your home need power for home medical equipment, check your battery supply and consider acting on your back up plan. Contact us now on 131 003 to register for life support.
• Teat all powerlines as 'live' and dangerous by keeping at least 8m clear of them. Never drive across fallen powerlines!
• Report fallen powerlines immediately by calling us 24/7 on 131 003.
• Find estimated power restoration times at www.endeavourenergy.com.au/outage
• Check which roads are closed or impacted by floodwater by downloading the Live Traffic NSW app, or visit www.livetraffic.com
• Take care - strong winds and waterlogged ground can make trees unstable, increasing the risk of falling branches or even uprooted trees.
• Never drive through floodwaters. Keep safe and turn around.
• Stay up to date with warnings by downloading the Hazards Near Me app.