Maintenance work in Hamminkeln: Short power interruptions planned!

Maintenance work in Hamminkeln: Short power interruptions planned!

In Hamminkeln, North Rhine-Westphalia, there could be brief power interruptions today, July 17, 2025, due to maintenance work. Westnetz GmbH has announced that it will work between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at a location near Mehrhooger Straße. Although power outages are an unpleasant experience for residents, the average power outage time for households in Germany remains just a few minutes per year. These disruptions are usually localized, as news.de reports.

In such cases, Westnetz GmbH recommends contacting the troubleshooting hotline to obtain information and clarify questions. It is important to note that a power outage is usually not an emergency and emergency numbers should only be used in true emergencies.

Regulations and safety instructions in the event of malfunctions

If there is a power outage or malfunction, there are some important safety rules to follow. Open flames should be avoided and it is advised not to smoke or use the telephone. In addition, electromagnetic devices should not be operated or unplugged from the power supply. To ensure a safe environment, it is advisable to open all windows and doors to create good ventilation. If you smell gas, the main shut-off valve and, if necessary, the gas tap on the gas meter should be closed. Everyone living in the household must be made aware of the situation without ringing the doorbell to avoid panic. An on-call service is available around the clock to quickly address any dangers, as westnetz.de impressively shows.

Power grids in Germany are generally resistant to major disruptions. However, since these are often low-voltage faults, local problems like those in Hamminkeln cannot be ruled out. The Federal Network Agency emphasizes that despite the high level of security of supply in Germany, the transmission network is not always sufficiently developed to prevent network bottlenecks.

Background to the network situation in Germany

The German power grid depends on remaining stable during times of high load or when the feed-in of renewable energies fluctuates greatly. In the case of periods of strong wind and heavy loads, when a lot of wind power is generated in the north while there is high electricity consumption in the south, overloads can occur. This is where so-called redispatch measures come into play to avoid these bottlenecks. Grid operators can instruct power plants to feed less electricity into the grid or force others to provide more electricity, which is crucial for the stability of the overall grid, as described in detail by the Bundesnetzagentur.

It remains to be hoped that the maintenance work in Hamminkeln can be carried out without major disruptions and that the citizens can get through this time well informed. If you have any questions or uncertainties, the Westnetz hotline is available.