The aftermath of Storm Éowyn has brought widespread disruption to Northern Ireland. The storm’s intense winds and heavy rainfall have caused significant damage to infrastructure, leaving around 75,000 people without power. Older individuals, who may already face challenges are especially vulnerable during this time.
In addition to power outages, fallen trees, flooding, and debris have created hazardous conditions in many areas. We are urging everyone to prioritize the safety and well-being of older people by checking in with relatives, friends, and neighbours to ensure they are safe, warm, and have access to essential supplies.
Available support and helplines
Be wary of rogue traders ⚠
Sadly, storms often bring opportunistic rogue traders who exploit repair needs. Trading Standards NI are warning people to be wary of tradesmen offering substandard or overpriced services.
If you have home insurance, it’s important to contact your insurer as soon as you can to check that you are covered for storm damage.
Further advice, call Consumerline 0300 123 6262
Community resources
A number of community assistance centres have been opened across NI to offer support to anyone who remains without power. Facilities offered at these sites range from showers, food, hot drinks and work from home hubs. Find your nearest centre from the list below.
Libraries across Northern Ireland are also open, offering free Wi-Fi, warm spaces, and power outlets for those without electricity. You can find your nearest library by clicking here.
Community hubs in your council area
| Ards and North Down |
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| Ards Blair Mayne Leisure and Wellbeing Complex: 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM (NIE attendance: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM for resident enquiries without power) |
| Comber Leisure Centre: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Londonderry Park: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Portaferry Sport Centre: 3:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Holywood Queens Leisure Complex: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Bangor Sportsplex: 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM |
| Donaghadee Community Centre: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Antrim and Newtonabbey |
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| Sixmile Leisure Centre: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Antrim Forum Leisure Centre: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Valley Leisure Centre: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Crumlin Leisure Centre: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Allen Park Golf: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Ballyearl Leisure Centre: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Parkhall Community Centre: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Mossley Pavilion: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Neillsbrook Community Centre, Randalstown: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon |
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| Armagh Orchard Leisure Centre: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Banbridge Leisure Centre: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Brownlow Community Hub: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM |
| Dromore Community Centre: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Gilford Community Centre: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| TMAC Centre, Keady: 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Lurgan Town Hall: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM |
| Portadown Town Hall: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Ashgrove Community Centre, Portadown: 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM |
| Killicomaine Community Centre, Portadown: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Rathfriland Community Centre: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Richhill Recreation Centre: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Tandragee Recreation Centre: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Belfast |
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| Andersonstown LC: 6am - 10pm |
| Avoniel LC: 9am - 10pm |
| Ballysillan LC: 7.30am - 10pm |
| Brook Leisure Centre: 7am - 9pm |
| Falls Leisure Centre: 7.15am - 10pm |
| Girdwood Community Hub: 9am - 9pm |
| Grove Wellbeing Centre: 7.30am - 10pm |
| Indoor Tennis Centre and Ozone Complex: 9am - 10pm |
| Lisnasharragh LC: 6am - 10pm |
| Olympia LC: 6am - 10pm |
| Shankill LC: 7.15am - 10pm |
| Templemore Baths: 6am - 10pm |
| Whiterock LC: 7.15am - 10pm |
| Derry and Strabane |
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| Melvin Leisure Centre10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Derg Valley Centre: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Foyle Arena, Templemore Sports Complex, and Riversdale: 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Riversdale Leisure Centre: 2 Lisnafin Park, Strabane, BT82 9DQ |
| Templemore Sports Complex: Buncrana Rd, Londonderry, BT48 7QL (Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) |
| Castlederg Derg Valley Centre: Open until 10:00 PM Saturday |
| Fermanagh and Omagh |
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| Fermanagh Lakeland Forum: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Omagh Leisure Complex: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Bawnacre Leisure Centre, Irvinestown: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Castle Park Leisure Centre, Lisnaskea: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Lisburn |
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| Lough Moss Activity Centre, Carryduff: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Dundonald International Ice Bowl: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Lagan Valley Leisureplex, Lisburn: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Hillsborough Village Centre: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Work from Home Hubs (Spaces to be booked): |
| Island Arts Centre, Lisburn |
| Bridge Community Centre, Lisburn |
| Moneyreagh Community Centre |
| Mid and East Antrim |
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| Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Larne Leisure Centre: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Carrickfergus Amphitheatre Leisure Centre: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Mid Ulster |
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| Dungannon Leisure Centre: 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Cookstown Leisure Centre: 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Greenvale Leisure Centre, Magherafelt: 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
