FARMERS, landowners and land managers are being urged to report any damage to electricity network on their land.

Following the recent storms that have swept across Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) central southern England distribution area, the network infrastructure has been damaged that operates in both rural and urban areas.

By calling the free 105 emergency number, damage to infrastructure can be reported by anyone.

The system allows the network operator to act as quickly as possible and allow for repairs to be made that could otherwise escalate if left unattended.

SSEN’s Power Track app can also be downloaded for free to any mobile device, where power cuts and damage to infrastructure can be reported at the click of a button – allowing the user to add photographs of the damage and its location - while keeping customers up-to-date on any power issues in their area.

SSEN’s Network Operational Safety Manager, Ian Crawley, said: “We appreciate how much people working on the land can assist us in keeping our network safe and secure. By reporting any issues they identify on our electricity infrastructure, they can help prevent power cuts or even the possibility of someone being hurt.

“I’d ask anyone who sees something associated with our network that causes them concern to contact us as quickly as possible. SSEN may need to gain access to land or property in an emergency, but the sooner we are aware, the sooner we can act and hopefully limit any further damage and allay any potential power cuts.”

Network issues to look out for include damaged or fallen power lines; damage to, or interference with, electricity substations; vehicles or construction activities too close to power lines; damaged or exposed electricity cables; and trees too close to power lines or substations.