Hot food available for those without power in County Durham
They have worked with leisure centres and community centres around the region to ensure that there areย warm meals available tonight.
Northern Powergrid has confirmed that its teams have been working tirelessly since Friday to restore power to over 150,000 homes and businesses, but the final repairs are proving challenging in some of the hardest-hit areas.
The company hopesย to complete the remaining work by the end of today.
A Northern Powergrid spokesperson said: “We’re continuing to support those impacted by Storm รowyn and our food vans are continuing to serve hot drinks and dinner at the following locations from 5pm – 9pm, even if your power has been restored at this point.”
(Image: Northern Powergrid) Here are the places you can get hot drinks and food from:
- Auckland Youth and Community Centre, DL14 6QL
- Peterlee Leisure Centre, SR8 1AF
- Teesdale Leisure Centre, DL12 8DS
- Swalwell Community Centre on Clavering Road, NE16 3EX
- Freemanโs Quay Leisure Centre, DH1 1SW
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The spokesperson added: “With the support of our local resilience partners we have arranged for all council leisure centres in Durham and Northumberland to be used if people want to freshen up, have a shower and get a warm drink.
“Please check the opening hours with your local leisure centre directly.
“Need more help? Drop us a messageย or give us a call on 105, where our team are available 24/7 and happy to help.”