Accommodation and generators available for those without power after Storm Darragh

Pembrokeshire people without power in the aftermath of Storm Darragh can access alternative accommodation and generators.

Pembrokeshire County Council said that the authority is continuing to support those still affected by power outages.

The storm knocked out power throughout the county with more than 7,000 properties affected at one point.

Five days on from the worst of the weather, a number of residents are still without power and essential services. Winter weather is adding to these pressures.

Anyone who remains without power who requires accommodation can contact the council directly on 01437 764551.

Additionally all the authority’s leisure centre sites continue to provide a warm space, regardless of whether residents are members of Pembrokeshire Leisure or not. The centres are offering tea, coffee, shower facilities and charging facilities from 6am to 9pm.

Generators are available to those without power by contacting Pembrokeshire County Council on 01437 764551 or enquiries@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.

If you know anyone who requires support, you should contact the council on 01437 764551 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm).

Pembrokeshire County Council’s community hubs also can also provide support with warm packs available. These contain items to help people keep warm such as gloves and flasks.

National Grid can be contacted on 105 and the Red Cross (0344 8711111) is also ready to support.

In Ceredigion, leisure centres in Cardigan, Aberystwyth, Lampeter and Aberaeron will be open until 9pm tonight to provide a warm space, hot showers mobile phone charging and hot drinks.

National Grid is providing those who are still without electricity with free hot food and drinks from their welfare vans until 10pm today..

local residents can access the vans at:

  • Tregaron Livestock Market (SY25 6HX)

  • Covid Vaccination Centre, Cwm Cou (SA38 9PE)

  • Abercych Village Hall (SA37 0HP)

  • Bwlchygroes Community Hall (SA35 0DP) from 4pm

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