SP Energy Networks, which covers Merseyside, has issue the following advice on what to do in the event of a power cut.

They urge people not to approach any damaged equipment and instead, to report it by calling 105 or via their website at Power Cut in Your Area? - SP Energy Networks

Their engineers will then investigate as soon as possible.

Disruption

People are also being encouraged to be prepared for the possibility of disruption to supplies by:

• Saving the emergency power cut number – 105 – to your phone to use if your power goes off, or if you see any damage to the electricity network.
  
  
• Using SPEN’s Postcode Lookup to give you details of power cuts and restoration times. You can also report power cuts and network damage online at Power Cut in Your Area? - SP Energy Networks
  
  
• Going to SPEN’s website where there is a wealth of advice and information on how to prepare for a possible loss of power: Preparing for a Power Cut - SP Energy Networks
  
  
• Follow SPEN on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SPEnergyNetworks/  and Twitter- @SPEnergyNetworks for regular updates.

Priority Services Register

SPEN’s Priority Services Register (PSR) provides extra help and support during a power cut. Customers are eligible for our free priority services if they:

• Are over the age of 60.
• Have a special communication need.
• Depend on electricity for home or medical care.
• Have a child under 5 years of age.
• Have chronic illness.
• Or just feel you need a little extra help. 

To find out more about the PSR, visit Priority Services Register - SP Energy Networks or call 0330 10 10 167.

Government Emergency Advice

You can use this link to find out about the Government's Be Ready campaign
to help households prepared for disruption.