Thousands of houses remain without power in Tasmania's north-west after damaging winds whipped through the area over the weekend, toppling trees and blocking roads.
TasNetworks crews worked throughout the weekend to restore power to as many properties as possible, but thousands still don't have powerWhile the worst of the bad weather is over, the SES urged Tasmanians not to be complacent
Southern crews have now joined their northern counterparts to help with the mammoth task of reconnecting electricity. Speaking to ABC Radio Hobart Mornings on Monday, acting SES director Leon Smith said there were more than 220 requests for assistance over the weekend.
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