As of Sunday evening, over 75,000 people were still without power, while crews worked to clear fallen trees from blocked roads.

Engineers from Great Britain have been deployed to assist NIE Networks in restoring electricity. A team of 52 engineers from England arrived over the weekend—30 assigned to NIE Networks and 22 to assist ESB Networks in the Republic of Ireland—with more resources expected to follow.

NIE Networks confirmed that over 1,000 personnel, including 700 field staff, are working to restore power as quickly as possible.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn emphasized that further aid is being coordinated from Great Britain, with multiple UK government departments, led by Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden, supporting Northern Ireland Executive ministers.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke with Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly on Saturday to discuss ongoing recovery efforts. On Sunday, Mr. Benn confirmed that additional engineers were en route, with further assistance requests under review.

“The scale of the damage caused by this storm is deeply concerning,” Mr. Benn said. “I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone working tirelessly to restore electricity, clear debris, and ensure public safety. Under mutual aid arrangements, specialist engineers from England are already assisting in Northern Ireland, with more on the way. We are also examining how we can support other requests for equipment and personnel.”

Mr. Benn assured that he will continue working closely with Cabinet colleagues and Northern Ireland Executive ministers to support recovery efforts.

The storm has caused widespread disruption, with over 100 schools damaged and more than 2,300 road obstructions reported. On Friday, 70 fallen trees were cleared to reopen the M2 motorway.

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly visited NIE Networks’ Craigavon site on Saturday to thank workers for their efforts. Ms. O’Neill described the storm’s impact as “unprecedented,” praising the teams working tirelessly to reconnect communities.

Ms. Little-Pengelly welcomed the additional engineering support and emphasized the need for continued assistance during meetings with the prime minister and UK political leaders.

Recovery efforts were further challenged on Sunday due to a yellow weather warning for strong winds issued by the Met Office, with potential transport and infrastructure disruptions expected from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additional warnings for snow and ice were in effect from Saturday evening until Sunday morning.

At the storm’s peak, 30% of homes in Northern Ireland were without power. By Sunday afternoon, NIE Networks reported restoring power to 210,000 properties, although approximately 75,000 customers remained affected.

NIE Networks Managing Director Derek Hynes estimated that it will take up to 10 days to fully restore power.

“We are prioritizing repairs that will restore power to the greatest number of homes and businesses,” Mr. Hynes said. “Our website now includes restoration details, and we’ll continue refining these as we progress. Please bear with us as we navigate today’s yellow weather warning and work to complete these repairs.”

Community assistance centers have been established by councils across Northern Ireland, with NIE Networks staff available to provide updates.

Mr. Hynes urged the public to exercise caution around damaged electricity infrastructure.

“Do not approach any damaged electricity equipment,” he warned. “Be particularly careful around fallen trees, which often bring down electricity poles and wires. Please report any dangerous situations to us immediately at 03457 643 643.”