UPDATE AT 9.30PM
More than 3600 homes and businesses across Casino, Casino North, Shannon Brook, Leeville, Tatham, Clovass, Greenridge, Irvington, McKees Hill, Codrington, Mallanganee, Urbenville, Bonalbo, Kyogle and surrounding areas had their power interrupted from 7pm tonight after an intense storm swept through the area.
Major powerlines and zone substations in the area were impacted by lightning and heavy rain, causing safety equipment to operate, isolating power to keep the community safe until crews could investigate any damage.
Crews immediately started a patrol of the electricity network, progressively restoring power to impacted customers as the safety of the electricity network was confirmed.
Currently, 93 customers remain without power. Crews continue to patrol the electricity network and will restore power as quickly as safety will allow.
Essential Energy thanks the community for its patience while our teams work to safely restore power and remind the community to stay at least eight metres away from fallen powerlines, damaged electricity equipment, fires or trees contacting powerlines, and immediately report it to Essential Energy on 13 20 80 or call Triple-0 if the situation is life threatening.
Original story
About 1893 people are being impacted by power outages near Casino tonight, Monday, November 4.
Essential Energy sent a notification to affected residents.
“We are aware of a power supply issue at Casino, Casino North. At this stage the estimated time of safe restoration to your power is Unknown.
“Once field staff are on site and have confirmed the fault, we will revise the estimated time to safely, restore your power.”
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Essential Energy is on 13 20 80 or visit essentialenergy.com.au for updates.