Reactive Electrical Services during recent storms

Restoring Power After the Storm

With the almost relentless number of yellow weather warnings we have been dealing with in Scotland, our electricians have been working flat out providing reactive electrical services for our customers up and down the country.

Storms can be powerful and unpredictable, wreaking havoc on our lives and the infrastructure that supports them. One critical part of the infrastructure that storms can have a serious effect on is electrical power, and when storms strike, power outages can be more than just an inconvenience – they can have serious consequences for businesses. And that is why being able to call on our reactive electrical services can be such a crucial benefit for businesses that trust HF to deliver in electrical, mechanical and fire & security services 24/7.

The Impact of Storms on Electrical Infrastructure

Storms have the potential to disrupt electrical infrastructure in various ways. Strong winds can bring down power lines, while heavy rainfall and flooding can damage substations and transformers. Lightning strikes and falling trees are common culprits in causing power outages. Additionally, extreme weather conditions can lead to electrical equipment failure and electrical fires.

In the aftermath of a storm, widespread power outages can disrupt essential services, moreover, without electricity, households and businesses are left without heating, cooling, refrigeration, and lighting, affecting daily life and productivity. If a restaurant looses power, they could loose hundred, if not thousands of pounds worth of spoilt food if their refrigerators and freezers are not turned back on quickly.

One of the most recent reactive electrical services we have had to provide is for Burger King in Aberdeen.  The recent storm shut off power to one of their restaurants and our reactive electricians had to be quickly dispatched to fix the issue.

Reactive Electrical Services

Providing reactive electrical services nationwide, here are some key components of reactive electrical services:

Assessment: The first step in restoring power after a storm is to assess the extent of the damage. Our electricians survey the affected areas to determine what repairs are necessary.

Safety First: Safety is paramount to us so our electricians ensure that power lines are de-energized and secure. They also take precautions to avoid electrical hazards and adhere to safety protocols.

Repairs and Restoration: Once the assessment is complete and safety is assured, our electricians work to repair damaged electrical systems. This may involve replacing damaged components and restoring power to critical assets first.

Preventive Measures: In some cases, reactive electrical services involve implementing preventive measures to minimise the impact of future storms.

Our reactive electrical services play a critical role in restoring power after storms for businesses up and down the country. In the face of increasingly severe and frequent weather events, knowing that your business has one of the very best electrical contractors in the country, with a history spanning over three centuries, can be invaluable to ensuring reduced downtime and protection of vital electrical assets.

Fast response times for fast results

All of our Electrical Division vehicles are fully GPS tracked to ensure that we can get the closest and best suited electrical operative to your site as quickly as possible. Our electrical contract engineers use state of the art Portable Handheld Devices to allow better and faster communication for job sign off or alerting the office if a follow up visit is required for parts or quotation.

If you would like to know more about our reactive electrical services, please contact us.