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We're here 07.30-23.30, Mon-Sun. For power cut updates visit . Contact 03457 643 643 to report an emergency.

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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
3 months
#StormIsha has caused significant damage to the electricity network with around 45k customers without power. We’ve brought in extra staff who will be working hard through the night to restore power where it is safe to do so. See for more info.
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NIE Networks
7 years
We appreciate all your messages of support tonight, but our job's not done until the last customer's power is restored. #Ophelia
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
4 years
We’re committed to #keepingyouconnected during the current restrictions. Our engineers are continuing their daily role in maintaining the electricity network & fixing any power cuts. To report a fault online visit #Powercheck #staysafe #switchedon
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Update: Our dedicated emergency crews are actively working to restore power after severe weather conditions. For the latest status in your area or to report a power cut, visit . Your understanding is greatly appreciated! #StormIsha #staysafe #powercheck
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NIE Networks
3 months
#StormIsha update! We have escalated and our emergency crews and engineers are ready to act quickly. We will be doing all we can to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. How to report a fault: 🔗 💬 ☎️ 03457 643 643
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
3 months
Due to continuing extreme weather, our engineers are prioritising hazard and extreme faults tonight. Our call centre teams will be here throughout the night to provide updates. If you need to report a fault or hazard please call 03457 643 643 #StormIsha #StaySafe #Powercheck
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
Our Twitter is closed for tonight but our crews will be working through the night to restore power. We'll be online again at 7am #Ophelia
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
3 months
We're working with local councils to open the following community centres from 6-9pm for customers still without power at Lisburn Leisureplex, Brownlow Hub Craigavon, Fermanagh Lakeland Forum. Please come down for some hot drinks, charge your devices and get a hot shower.
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
Morning, we've restored power to 48,000 customers. There are around 4000 customers still without power this morning. #Ophelia
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
If you see a hazardous situation or trees damaging line and equipment, please contact our customer helpline immediately on 03457 643 643...
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
If you see a hazardous situation, call us on 03457 643643. If you don't get speaking to an agent, choose option 1 and you'll get through
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
Some appreciation for our emergency teams assisting repairs to restore RoI customers #StormOphelia
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
Due to high levels of outages we're unable to respond to tweets. Our teams will be working into the night. Check our website for updates
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
3 months
#StormIsha - 40k customers now restored, further 13k still to be reconnected. Our emergency crews will be working throughout the night to restore power. Our customer helpline is open 24/7. To report a powercut or hazardous situation 👇 ☎️03457 643 643
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
This tree brought down a line in #Dunmurry . It just missed car and occupants had a lucky escape. Repair teams are on their way #opehlia
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
Our emergency teams in our 12 local incident centres across NI are on standby #storm #ophelia
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
During #StormOphelia over 440 employees worked to restore power across the country replacing 170 poles, 6620m of cable & 13 transformers
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
6 years
We've been working throughout the night to restore power to 20,000 customers. There are still 3000 customers without #power . Our emergency crews are working hard to get all customers back on supply. #StormEleanor
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
4 years
Our vans heading out to do grocery and prescription deliveries today as volunteers for Lurgan Community Aid Group delivering to Lurgan, Portadown, Waringstown, Donacloney, Craigavon, and Aghalee. #volunteers #covid19 #community #inthistogether 🌈👏
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
5 years
We are delighted to present the NIE Networks Award for the Best Female Electrical Project to Rachel Hynds from Assumption Grammar School, pictured here with our very own Shane O'Hagan in association with @SentinusNI YoungInnovators #Nienetworks Well done Rachel!
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
We're prepared for #storm #Ophelia & have emergency crews, engineers& call handlers on stand-by #staysafe #stayclear
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
Our repair teams will work through the night to repair damaged poles like this one #Banbridge . Please view our online fault list for updates
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
3 months
Power has been restored to over 50k customers since #StormIsha . 3k customers are without electricity following the second storm within days. #StormJocelyn . Power Cut? 🔗 ☎️ 03457 643 643
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
9 years
All power restored in #Co ,Down and #Belfast surrounding areas. Apologies for the disruption. ^MM
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
6 years
#StormEleanor has caused damage to the electricity network. For information about outages in your area, please visit our Powercheck site. We can't answer individual queries via social media at this time.
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
Due to unprecedented traffic, our Powercheck map is unavailable right now. You can still search our list of faults
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NIE Networks
7 years
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NIE Networks
7 years
Update: 18,000 customers without power. Trees, branches and debris bringing down power lines and poles which need to be repaired #ophelia
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
4 years
Our Fault & Emergency crew in Belfast clapping for our NHS heroes and all the key workers on the front line. 🌈👏 #supportingkeyworkers #weareinthistogether #clapforcarers #keepingthepowerflowing
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
3 months
#StormJocelyn is here & with gusts of up to 70 mph expected, more damage and power cuts are possible. If you see fallen or damaged electricity equipment stay clear & call us on 03457 643 643. Report power cuts on or use our live chat. #StaySafe
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
3 months
🛠 Additional resources from GB have arrived to support the restoration effort. After an induction and safety briefing this morning, the teams left at first light to help repair faults caused by #StormIsha and #StormJocelyn across NI. #MutualAid #BigWelcome
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
If you see any of our equipment broken or damaged #stayclear & call us immediately on 03457 643643! #besafe #staysafe #storm #Ophelia
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NIE Networks
3 months
We have a number of Community Assistance Centres open across NI from 12 – 3pm for those still affected by power cuts. Please come along for a hot drink and to charge your devices. Our staff will be on hand to answer any queries you may have. #StormIsha #Powercuts
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
8 years
@Bs_NW_coleraine Hi, we are aware of a fault in the #BT47 area, estimated time of restoration is 18:45, sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
2 years
⚠️ Weather Warning ⚠️ Strong winds are expected tomorrow as #StormBarra arrives. If you see any of our equipment fallen or broken stay clear and call us on 03457 643 643. #Powercuts can be reported online at #staysafe #weatheraware
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
Trees have brought down lines on Ballymacash road, #Lisburn . Repair teams are onsite working to restore power to residents. #Ophelia
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
Morning, we've restored power to 53,000 customers. There are around 300 customers still without power this morning. #Ophelia
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
6 years
Do you know who to call in an emergency? Take a screen shot of these numbers in case you need to contact them quickly: Power cuts: 03457 643643; Water emergency: 03457 440088; Gas emergency: 0800 002 001; Telephone: 0800 800 151 #BeastFromTheEast
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NIE Networks
6 years
We have brought a helicopter over from GB this morning to survey harder to reach parts of the electricity network and support efforts to restore the 9,500 customers who are without power #StormAli #LookUp
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
4 years
Delivering kindness in Lurgan! Gary Lyons, Adam Service & Colin McArthur are a few of our metering employees who are volunteering to collect & deliver prescriptions & groceries to the elderly & vulnerable in the Co.Armagh & Co.Londonderry areas. #community #inthistogether
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NIE Networks
3 months
Around 24k customers remain without electricity due to #StormIsha . 30k customers have now been re-connected. Our teams are working hard to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your understanding. #StaySafe #Powercheck
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 months
🌧 #StormAgnes is coming. Prepare for possible power disruptions. Our emergency teams are ready. 🆘 Call 03457 643 643 for emergencies. 💬 For other queries, DM or chat at . ✅ Always avoid fallen lines or poles. Stay safe! #KeepingYouConnected 💡
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
We've restored over 55000 customers after #StormOphelia . Check out these other facts!
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NIE Networks
3 years
We are aware of an issue in Derry/Londonderry BT47/BT48. A repair team has been assigned and is en route as we speak. The fault is due to a failure of the high voltage electricity network. Real time updates are available on #Powercheck
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
1 year
NIE Networks is to invest well in excess of £3billion in the electricity network and create more than 1,000 new jobs over the next 10 years to facilitate NI's net zero carbon future. Visit for more info. #investment #opportunities #jobs #apprenticeships
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
Update: 1,000 customers are currently without power. We expect this number to rise as #Ophelia makes its way across the country #StaySafe
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
8 years
Remember you can report a power cut online or by calling 03457 643 643. #StormFrank #StaySafe
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
9 years
We are currently experiencing a problem on the high voltage transmission network affecting #Co .Down and parts of #Belfast . ^MM
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NIE Networks
7 years
#Powercut ? Reset your trips, check if your neighbours are off & let us know! #powercheck #storm #Ophelia
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
9 years
Win an iPad with NIE Networks. Watch our video and answer an easy question http://t.co/IbUICdH9Hm #NIENetworks #Win http://t.co/e5Z70beNtW
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
Approx 15,000 homes are without power across NI South/East worst affected, customers should prepare to be without power overnight #Ophelia
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
3 years
Thanks to @UREGNI and @ConsumerCouncil for helping us to launch our Vulnerable Customer Strategy today. Read more about how we will identify and support customers who may need some extra help
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
3 months
The damage to the network following #StormIsha has been significant, with fallen trees and debris at times blocking access routes and hampering repair efforts. We are working as quickly as we can to get all customers back on supply. Thank you for your understanding. #StaySafe
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
4 years
We’re celebrating #WorldEnvironmentDay As an @UlsterWildlife ‘Wildlife Aware’ organisation, we’re encouraging everyone to get outside and find some time for nature. Here’s what our employees have spotted already. #wildlife #nature #conservation
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
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We've been working throughout the night, around 1400 customers remain without electricity. We’ve restored power to over 52k customers since Sunday. Stay safe & stay away from any broken electricity equipment. 🔗 💬 ☎️ 03457 643 643
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
4 years
Today we were supporting Assumption Grammar School Sisters In initiative. Three students spent the morning with female leaders in NIE Networks across engineering and accountancy. @assumptionlive #womeninstem #womeninengineering
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NIE Networks
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Have you come across fallen or damaged electricity equipment? Stay clear and report any damage to us immediately on 03457 643 643 #StormIsha #staysafe #powercheck
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
6 years
Winter is fast approaching & the weather worsening! In the event of a power cut know where your trip switches are & keep a supply of spare candles & batteries for radios & torches! Report a fault or get real time updates at #Powercheck #BeReadyNI
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
6 years
Our social Media are signing off. Engineers are still on the ground continuing to restore power into the night. Call Handlers will still be available throughout the night and you can call them on 03457 643 643. We will be back in the morning to help! #StormAli
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
5 years
A super result for @CampbellCollege at the NI heats of the Formula 24 at Kirkistown on Saturday. The team took 3rd position and now qualify for the UK Finals at Silverstone. They also won best new team and the Engineering award for connecting with industry. #welldone
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NIE Networks
2 years
We’re very proud to announce that Laura McLaughlin, one of our Overhead Linespersons, is an @IETawards finalist for the Apprentice of the Year! Laura started a level 3 apprenticeship in electrical power engineering and now works full time with us. #ProudToEngineer @TheIET
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
4 years
#Scrubsandspuds . Volunteers from our metering department have been working hard at local food banks and also delivering scrubs to the NHS. #community #volunteering #covid19
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
1 year
The conditions have been cold and difficult out there today. NIE Networks Engineers are working hard to restore all customers. #Keepingyouconnected #Snow
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
1 year
We have escalated our local incident centres and our emergency crews and engineers are ready to act quickly should there be any damage to our network. We will be doing all we can to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. #staysafeeveryone
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
We are aware of a #fault in the #Belfast area. This fault should now be restored. Please reset trip switches if supply still off.
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
6 years
Do you know who to call in an emergency? Take a screen shot of these numbers in case you need to contact them quickly! #WinterWeatherTips Power cuts: 03457 643643; Water emergency: 03457 440088; Gas emergency: 0800 002 001; Telephone: 0800 800 151
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NIE Networks
4 years
Over the next 12 months we hope to make a real difference for @AirAmbulanceNI , our Charity of the Year. We're raising money through fundraising activities such as sponsored walks, Christmas jumper day and even abseiling events! #charity #justgiving
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
1 year
Severe weather has caused significant damage across the network. Lines and poles have been brought down like this one in the Dromara area. Never approach electricity equipment, report to us on 03457 643 643 #StaySafe
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
Be safe outside tonight. Never approach broken lines or damaged poles and please report damage to us on 03457 643 643 #storm #Ophelia
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
6 years
We're happy to be supporting the NI Year of Infrastructure 2018! 49,000kms of power infrastructure keep our electricity flowing everyday! #INFRA2018 #WeConnect
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
6 months
📢 Calling Electric Vehicle owners – register now to take part in our latest innovation trial To register visit 👉 #NIEVTrial #NIEVTrial #netzero #renewableenergy #electricvehicles
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
2 years
Following #StormArwen we sent a team of 31 linesmen and engineers to offer vital support to restoration efforts in Scotland and England. We're very proud of our people & their work to support industry colleagues and help the communities that have been hardest hit by #StormArwen .
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NIE Networks
5 years
A Big shout out to our apprentices with their @wearemadlug bags. @wearemadlug donate 1 bag to a child in care for every bag purchased! We are delighted to be involved with this wonderful charity.
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3 years
Today is the second session of the virtual @IoDNI Women's Leadership Conference that we are proudly sponsoring. Celebrating the success of women in leadership roles! Looking forward to giving away fantastic prizes from Millson & Berry and Ted & Stitch to the delegates. #IWD2021
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NIE Networks
7 years
Les Drew from NIE Networks explains how we’ve been repairing the damage to our electricity network #ophelia #maloneroad
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
4 years
NIE Networks welcomes the decision by Infrastructure Minister, @NicholaMallon MLA, to approve planning permission for the North South Interconnector, which will provide a secure long term electricity supply for NI, reduce consumer costs and support an economic recovery.
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
8 years
He lost his locks but raised lots of money for Macmillan cancer support. Well done Wes! #bravetheshave
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NIE Networks
5 years
Our fundraising activities to support the @AirAmbulanceNI have kicked off with coffee mornings, bun sales, treadmills and spin bikes! Tomorrow sees a team of our staff begin a 251 mile cycle around NI to raise money for this amazing charity. #charity #giveback #fundraising
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
7 years
#Ophelia update: 16,000 customers without power. Restoration efforts ongoing across NI. Increasing wind speeds may lead to further outages.
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NIE Networks
3 years
We were so pleased to volunteer on DIY SOS’s Bangor Big Build. Looking forward to watching the episode: Monday 22nd Feb at 9pm BBC One. @DIYSOS
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NIE Networks
5 years
#BeReadyNI - in the event of a storm or other severe weather event always keep our Customer Helpline Number stored in your mobile phone or easily to hand – 03457 643 643 #lossofpower #powerlines #contactus #severeweather #reportafault
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NIE Networks
6 years
Do you know who to call in an emergency? Take a screen shot of these numbers in case you need to contact them quickly: Power cuts: 03457 643643; Water emergency: 03457 440088; Gas emergency: 0800 002 001; Telephone: 0800 800 151 #WinterWeatherTips
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NIE Networks
6 years
Our emergency crews will be working throughout the night to restore power to the remaining customers without electricity #StormEleanor
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NIE Networks
2 years
Kellie Cowan, Network Strategy Graduate Engineer, has been mentoring a team from @WallaceHigh in the IET First Lego League competition. The team have won the NI Regional Final and will go to Brazil for the International Final. Well done everyone! @FLLUK #FIRSTLEGOLeague
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NIE Networks
6 years
If you rely on electricity, water or gas for your healthcare needs, you should consider joining a critical care list. Contact your supplier for more information #WinterWeatherTips
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NIE Networks
6 years
Conditions at present are extremely challenging for NIE Networks’ emergency crews who are assessing the damage and responding to hazard calls. Approx 65,000 customers are without electricity across all parts of N.Ireland with power restored to 24,000 #StormAli
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NIE Networks
4 years
Our customer service agents will be clapping at 8pm this evening to thank our NHS carers & essential workers. #NHS #staysafe #clapforcarers #essentialworkers #thankyou #supportingyou 🌈 @energynetworks
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@NIElectricity
NIE Networks
4 years
Our teams are ready to respond this morning as #StormCiara brings strong winds & heavy rain. If you experience a power cut you can report the fault online here: or call our Customer Helpline on 03457 643 643 #SafetyFirst #KeepingTheLightsOn #Powercut
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NIE Networks
3 months
Our teams are continuing to work hard to restore power. For the latest updates in your area please call us on 03457 643 643, contact us on live chat or visit #staysafe #StormIsha
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NIE Networks
2 years
Never approach broken overhead power lines or damaged poles and keep children and animals away. Report any damage immediately on 03457 643 643. Stay Safe. #StormDudley
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NIE Networks
7 years
We've restored power to over 50,000 customers. Our teams are continuing to restore power to the 2800 customers still without power. #Ophelia
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NIE Networks
5 years
Today we are proud to sponsor the @IoDNI Women’s Leadership Conference with our own Edel Creery helping the 450 strong audience to discover the power of networking & connections #WinningEdge #connections #talkandshare #startaconversation
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NIE Networks
4 years
Our metering teams have been busy this week manufacturing and delivering face shields to carers and care homes across the country. Well done to everyone involved! #belfast #fermanagh #inthistogether #community #volunteering
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NIE Networks
4 years
It's day 2 of our work placement programme and we have 13 young people attending from a number of schools across the province. @HunterhouseColl @OLOLBallymoney @larnegrammar @magherafelthigh @StRonans1 @StMarysGSM @StPatsMaghera @MethodyBelfast @CpcBallycastle @StKillians
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NIE Networks
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We’ve joined forces with @niwnews , @WeAreOpenreach and @phoenixni to make sure you and your home are ready for Winter. We’re here to help if anything goes wrong with your electric, water, gas or phone and broadband lines. #winterready
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NIE Networks
3 months
#StormIsha - We’ve restored power to over 48k customers. 4.5k customers are still without electricity across all parts of NI. The number of customers affected by power cuts will rise again as #StormJocelyn hits. 📱 ☎️03457 643 643
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We were delighted to support students, Cara, Rachel & Sorcha from @assumptionlive . This has provided the girls with an opportunity to learn first hand about a range of professions available & be encouraged to reach their full potential. #SistersIN #Leadership #BuildingCapability
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6 years
And they’re off!!!! Good luck to the #tourdenetwork team who left our #campsie office this morning to cycle 315km around NI for @LAL_NI . Look out for the team and our vans as they come to a town near you! #charity
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NIE Networks
8 years
That's our twitter desk closed for now, we may return later depending on #StormFrank . Remember you can contact us 24/7 on 03457 643 643.^MM
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NIE Networks
7 years
Morning! Leanne online! #storm #Ophelia is nigh & an #amber #weather warning in place! #staysafe & tweet or call 03457643643 if you need us!
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