More than 5000 homes on Shetland were impacted by power outages caused by an extreme snow and ice storm earlier this week
Power lines were downed in Shetland earlier this week after an extreme snow and ice storm passed over the island
A total of 5289 homes lost power, with the final 24 homes in Vementry, Grobsness, Brechin and Watsness regaining connection at 4pm on Sunday. “The exceptional weather conditions in parts of Shetland led to complex damage to the power network which was very challenging to restore,” he said. “From the hundreds of SSEN engineers, and supporting companies, SP Energy Networks, Northern Power Grid and BT, working round the clock to get people reconnected, to Police Scotland, Shetland Islands Council and local resilience partnerships who provided essential advice and welfare support to those affected.
“I would like to thank our communities for looking after each other and following the guidance to stay safe. Support for those who need it within our communities will continue.”
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