Power cuts in Dorset today

Live power cuts and planned work in the Dorset council area, from SSEN, the company that runs the local electricity network. This page checks SSEN's live feed every 5 minutes while you have it open.

Dorset: power cuts nowUpdated Wed 23 Sept, 12:41

unplanned cuts

homes affected

Plus 3 planned jobs listed by SSEN.

Unplanned cuts in Dorset

Power cut
DT6 4, DT6 5
20
homes
Since Wed 23 Sept, 05:03 · expected back by Wed 23 Sept, 13:00 · National Grid
Power cut
BH20 7
11
homes
Since Wed 23 Sept, 06:50 · expected back by Wed 23 Sept, 16:00 · SSEN

Planned work

Networks give notice of planned work, usually by letter. If someone at home relies on powered medical equipment, call the number on the letter, or 105.

Planned work
DT10 2
20
homes
Planned from Wed 23 Sept, 08:00, back by 16:00 · SSEN
Planned work
BH20 7, DT11 9
16
homes
Planned from Wed 23 Sept, 09:30, back by 15:00 · SSEN
Planned work
DT9 4
10
homes
Planned from Wed 23 Sept, 08:30, back by 16:30 · SSEN

Report a cut in Dorset: call 105

Dorset is on Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks's network (Southern England). Dial 105 free from any phone to report a power cut or get an update, or use SSEN's live power cut map. It's the network, not your energy supplier, that fixes cuts.

If someone at home relies on electricity for medical equipment, or would struggle in a cut, the free Priority Services Register gets you extra help and updates from SSEN.

If your power goes off

Check whether it's just you: look at your fuse box for a tripped switch, and whether neighbours or street lights are off.
Check the list above, then call 105 if your postcode isn't on it.
Keep the fridge and freezer shut. What's safe to eat after a power cut.
Switch off sensitive electronics and anything that could be left on, and leave one light switched on so you know when power's back. Can a power cut damage appliances?
If the cut runs long, the network may owe you compensation. Work out what you're owed.

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Questions

Who do I call about a power cut in Dorset?

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks runs the local electricity network in Dorset. Call 105 free from any phone, or use SSEN's live power cut map. Your energy supplier, the company you pay your bill to, can't fix a power cut.

Is there a power cut in Dorset right now?

As of Wed 23 Sept, 12:41, SSEN's live feed listed 2 unplanned power cuts in the Dorset council area, affecting about 31 homes.

How long will the power cut last?

Each cut listed on this page shows SSEN's estimated restoration time where it has published one. Estimates change as engineers reach the fault, so check again or call 105 for the latest.

Source: SSEN live network data (SSEN open data, CC BY 4.0), matched to council areas using postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory, Open Government Licence). Data © the network operator. Figures cover the Dorset council area, not a single street. For your address, always check the network's own map or call 105.