The recent storm has left 142,000 households, businesses, and farms without power, with the ESB reporting 80% restoration from a peak of 768,000 outages. Three thousand electricity poles and 900km of cabling need replacement, with some residents without power expected to remain offline until next week. Uisce Éireann reports 7,500 properties without water, though generators aid 120,000. Authorities warn against approaching fallen electrical infrastructure due to danger, urging public caution and reporting of damage, while restoration efforts continue in collaboration with the ESB.
If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they are LIVE and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.
We are continuing to work closely with the ESB to make sure that we can get power restored as quickly as possible back to people with no water.
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