SCOTTISHPOWER has issued advice to customers who may experience power cuts as a result of icy conditions as Glasgow prepares for the threat of snow this week.

The Met Office has put a yellow weather warning in place for the city from 7am tomorrow forecasting heavy snow with the ‘potential to cause disruption’ lasting until 2pm on Friday.

While ScottishPower (SP) says it will strive to maintain regular service, customers have been warned that a blanket of snow may make it more difficult for engineers to attend callouts.

To make sure any issues are fixed as soon as possible, bosses at the firm have urged customers to report power cuts right away using the emergency helpline and have shared a list of 'top tips' to follow if their homes experience a power outage.

Guy Jefferson, chief operating officer, SP Energy Networks, said: “Forecast snow means that potential damage to our power lines is more likely and it’s important our customers are fully prepared, just in case.

“We have additional staff on hand and are ready to mobilise for any potential network impacts.

“If you experience a power cut, please report it to us as quickly as possible by calling the national emergency helpline on 105. 

“The sooner we know about any power cuts, the quicker we can make sure power is restored to anyone impacted.”

Further advice from ScottishPower is listed below: 

  • Store a battery or wind-up torch. Leave this somewhere you can access easily so you can use the torch to check on the fuse box and make your way around the house safely.
  • Beware of fallen power lines. Power lines may have fallen because of heavy snow so beware of this when venturing out of your home. Always treat them as live and report them right away by calling 105.
  • Keep your mobile charged. Having your mobile phone charged means you can call the national 105 emergency helpline. It’s also worth having an analogue phone as this doesn’t run off the main electricity supply.
  • Keep the heat in. If your power does go out, your heating might not work so keep extra blankets nearby and close window shutters, blinds or curtains to help keep the heat in.