Clean-up continues after Storm Isha

22 Jan 2024 ARCHIVED (over 3 months old) - view latest news

The Council is continuing to support residents in the aftermath of Storm Isha. 

And while the amber warning for Storm Isha has now passed, teams are on standby for the next weather system – Storm Jocelyn – which brings with it a Yellow Warning for wind from 4pm on Tuesday, January 23rd. 

Overnight, the Council and Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service responded to various impacts from the storm, from trees down in parts of the county to surface water flooding in a small number of properties – including Otterburn Mill and Kielder. 

As of Monday lunchtime there were around 5,000 Northumberland properties without power. and teams are liaising with Nothern PowerGrid and Scottish Power Energy Networks to ensure power is restored as soon as possible. 

Council Leader Glen Sanderson said: “I firstly want to thank all the staff who have worked over the weekend and through the nights supporting residents and keeping the county moving. 

“We have had some awful weather which has caused various problems in parts of our county. We know the storm has affected most of the UK but once again we have all come together to support each other during these difficult times. 

“We’d also encourage people to keep checking on their friends, families and neighbours as agencies work to restore all affected services.” 

The following numbers are available for residents needing support: 

NCT (for anyone struggling with food supplies or other essentials) Mon-Fri 01670 620015.  

NCC out-of-hours service: 0345 600 6400  

Northern Powergrid call 105.  

Scottish Power call 105.  

Concerned about vulnerable residents 01670 536400.