On Friday afternoon, a widespread power outage occurred in Pomerania, affecting an estimated 10,000 households. The outage was primarily caused by heavy, wet snow that resulted in trees and branches breaking and damaging the electrical lines. Energa, the operator responsible for the region's power supply, reported that by 7 PM on the same day, approximately 8,100 customers were still without electricity. The company acknowledged the challenges posed by the severe weather and reassured residents that efforts were underway to restore power as quickly as possible.

Energa communicated to the public that interruptions in electricity supply were expected due to exceptionally unfavorable weather conditions. The utility company emphasized its commitment to restoring power promptly and informed residents that issues might continue until Saturday morning at 9:45. However, they noted that the estimated time for power restoration was subject to change, reflecting the ongoing situation and the unpredictable nature of the weather’s impact on repair efforts.

By 9 AM Saturday, around 2,300 customers were still without power, indicating that despite the extraordinary efforts being made, some areas were experiencing prolonged outages. The situation highlights the vulnerability of electrical infrastructure to severe weather events, emphasizing the need for ongoing improvements to resilience against such natural phenomena as well as the importance of efficient communication between utility providers and affected communities during emergencies.