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A major incident has been declared as thousands of people remain without power six days after Storm Arwen wreaked havoc across northern England.
John Hewitt, chairman of the the county's Strategic Co-ordination Group, said: "We are aware that many people have been left without power for almost a week now and we are working closely with Northern Powergrid to ensure that supplies are restored as soon as possible, particularly those who are vulnerable.
Council and emergency services staff, along with workers from Northumbrian Water and NP, have been carrying out welfare checks on residents over recent days - providing bottled water, other essentials and access to phones.
Hot food trucks have also been travelling around communities while Durham University has provided up to eight flats as temporary accommodation for families still without electricity supplies, the council added.
