National Grid

National Grid, a utility company responsible for electricity transmission infrastructure, is currently in the news due to widespread power outages following Storm Goretti. The storm, which brought winds of up to 99mph and a rare red weather warning, has left thousands of homes in the south-west of England, particularly in Cornwall, without power for several days. This disruption has prompted calls for a "national emergency" from local representatives. The severity of the storm also resulted in a fatality when a tree fell on a caravan. While the articles focus on the immediate aftermath of the storm and the ongoing power outages, they highlight National Grid's role in restoring power and maintaining the electricity infrastructure during extreme weather events, making their response and preparedness a matter of significant public concern.