Results: Power Outages in your neighborhood and its effects
Published on 08/10/2019
Nearly a million people have been affected by a major power cut across large areas of England and Wales, affecting homes and transport networks.
National Grid said it was caused by issues with two power generators but the problem was now resolved.
Blackouts were reported across the South East, South West and North East of England, the Midlands and Wales.
Trains were delayed and cancelled, and traffic lights in parts of London stopped working.
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Are you aware about this issue?
Yes
16%
500 votes
No
84%
2561 votes
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The Department for Transport, said: "Today's power outage has had knock on impacts on travel. "We're working hard with Network Rail and others to ensure systems are up and running as quickly as possible, so that everyone can complete their journeys safely." If you travel in public transit, how often do you experience delays due to power outage? Very Often
2%
72 votes
Often
3%
107 votes
Rarely
10%
312 votes
Very Rarely
13%
413 votes
Never
10%
313 votes
Not Applicable
60%
1844 votes
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How efficient and quick do you think is your municipality in fixing power outages? Very Efficient and Quick
30%
915 votes
Moderately Efficient and Quick
53%
1619 votes
Not at all Efficient and Quick
17%
527 votes
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Do you think that the government or the electric provider should subsidize for the duration of power outage? Yes
66%
2014 votes
No
34%
1047 votes
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