Emergency

Smell gas or had a power cut?

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We're available 24/7 to assist with any emergency you may have. Please give us a call on 0191 622 0029.

It is important to understand how to act in energy-related emergencies. See our gas and electrical emergency advice below. Stay safe, stay alert!

Gas Emergencies

Smell gas? Act fast!

If you suspect a gas leak has occurred, telephone the National Grid’s 24-hour emergency number on 0800 111 999 immediately. You can also use this number to request minor safety-related repairs within your business site, or to have repair work carried out on gas meters supplied by the National Grid.

In the event of a suspected gas leak, think quickly and act carefully. Take the following safety precautions in the area around the suspected leak.

Never:

  • Smoke or use any kind of naked flame 
  • Operate electrical switches, off or on

Always:

  • Ventilate the area by opening doors and windows
  • Turn off your gas supply at its source
  • Check and turn off gas appliances
  • Report the leak to the National Grid’s emergency telephone line on 0800 111 999

Electricity Emergencies

To report a power cut or a dangerous situation, you will need to contact the operator for your area, as they are responsible for the cabling that supplies the power. To determine the appropriate Network Operator to contact, please refer to the first two digits of your 13-digit MPAN number found on your invoice.

Local network operators Phone Number
MPAN First 2 Digits
Eastern Power Networks plc 0800 783 8838 10
Western Power Distribution (East Midlands) plc 0800 056 8090 11
London Power Networks plc 0800 028 0247 12
SP Manweb plc 0845 272 2424 13
Western Power Distribution (West Midlands) plc 0800 328 1111 14
Northern Powergrid (North East) Limited 0800 668 877 15
Electricity North West Limited 0800 195 4141 16
Scottish Hydro-Electric PD Ltd 0845 300 999 17
SP Distribution plc 0845 272 7999 18
South Eastern Power Networks plc 0800 783 8866 19
Southern Electric PC plc 0800 072 7282 20
Western Power Distribution (South Wales) plc 0800 052 0400 21
Western Power Distribution (South West) plc 0800 365 900 22
Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) plc 0800 375 675 23