The electricity supplier said there is a possibility of damage to the electricity network, especially in exposed and coastal locations, due to the severe weather expected over the coming days.
The warning comes after the Met Office issued a yellow "Be prepared" warning for severe wind and rain expected across Northern Ireland over the weekend.
In a statement the electricity supplier said they had initiated an escalation plan and put emergency crews, engineers and call handlers on stand-by.
NIE Networks said that if customers do lose power they should contact the NIE Networks Customer Helpline on 03457 643 643 or report the fault online atnienetworks.co.uk.
Regular updates on the power situation can also be found on the NIE Networks Twitter account @NIElectricity
NIE Networks spokesman Ruadhrai O’Kane urged everyone to think about their personal safety should power be disrupted.
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“If there is any damage to our network from severe weather, our emergency crews will be in position to get customers back on supply as quickly as possible, consistent with safety, and we will keep customers regularly updated and informed," he said.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-electricity-warns-of-possible-blackouts-as-severe-weather-hits-province-34260360.html
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