Community Assistance Hubs remain open in Mid and East Antrim as some residents still without power

Thousands are still without power in Northern Ireland after Storm Eowyn battered the country with 80-100mph winds. Pictured is some of the damage in Carrickfergus. Photo - Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

placeholder image — Thousands are still without power in Northern Ireland after Storm Eowyn battered the country with 80-100mph winds. Pictured is some of the damage in Carrickfergus. Photo - Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has advised residents that all council facilities have reopened as normal – but is urging the community to exercise caution in parks and open spaces.

The local government authority, along with all other council areas in Northern Ireland was forced to close buildings and suspend services on Friday, January 24 during Storm Eowyn.

In an update posted to social media on Monday, January 27, MEABC said: “Council facilities are open as normal today. Please exercise caution in parks and open spaces and do not enter any cordoned off areas.

"Please note, due to health and safety issues following the storm, Sentry Hill pathway to People Park will remain closed.

"Services such as registration services, bin collections and street cleansing are proceeding as normal today.

“Local Community Assistance Hubs will also continue operating at the following locations today:

- Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena, 10am - 7.30pm;

- Larne Leisure Centre, 10am - 7.30pm;

The scene on North Street, Carrickfergus where a roof appears to have come off a building. Photo - Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

- Carrickfergus Amphitheatre Leisure Centre, 10am – 7.30pm.

"If your electric is still out, please feel free to come along to make use of the warm space, charge your phones/devices or have a shower (please bring own towel and toiletries),” the council added.

“NIE Networks will be attending our Community Assistance Hub at Seven Towers Leisure Centre in Ballymena today from 11am - 7pm to offer advice and support for those currently without power.”

An update from NIE Networks on Monday morning confirmed that approximately 65,000 customers remain without electricity across Northern Ireland, with power restored to 220,000 properties following the extensive damage to the electricity network caused by Storm Éowyn.