Ausgrid emergency crews have been working overnight to restore as many customers as possible

5:00pm 3 July

Ausgrid emergency crews have now restored power to more than 50,000 homes after days of heavy rain and high winds brought down trees and powerlines across the network.

Around 600 customers remain without power - 480 in the Central Coast and 130 in the Newcastle and Hunter area.

These final, complex repairs involve rebuilding parts of the network and gaining access to hard to reach or flooded areas. The majority of these repairs are expected to be completed this evening.

In an emergency

👉 Always assume that fallen powerlines are live and never approach them. Maintain a distance of at least 8 meters (about two car lengths) from any fallen powerlines. You can report hazards online at ausgrid.com.au/hazards or by calling Ausgrid on 13 13 88.