Electricity support for Exmouth customers affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle

Tropical Cyclone Narelle caused significant power outages and damage across Exmouth. We know recovery can take time, and managing essential services is one less thing you should have to worry about. 

To support the Exmouth community, we are providing electricity related support to help eligible residential and small business customers recover. This support focuses on electricity costs and reconnection and sits alongside other disaster assistance available through the State Government. 

Who can access this support? 

You may be able to access support if you’re a Horizon Power residential or small business customer in Exmouth and were impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle, including if you: 

  • experienced a prolonged power outage related to the cyclone 
  • had damage to electricity infrastructure or your electrical installation 
  • experienced property damage that made your home or business uninhabitable and requires rebuilding or temporary power. 

This recovery support is available to residential and small business customers of Horizon Power and is not applicable to government customers. 

 

What support is available?

 Depending on your situation, the following support may be available: 
  • Extended outage payment 
    If you experienced a power outage of more than 12 hours due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle, we will automatically apply an extended outage payment of $240 to your account. This is double the amount of the standard Extended Outage Payment of $120.  No application is required  we’ll take care of this for you. 

If your property was damaged due to the cyclone, then you may be eligible for additional financial assistance. 

  • Waived connection and reconnection fees 
    If your property was destroyed, electricity network connection and reconnection fees may be waived. 
  • Meter repair or replacement at no cost 
    If your electricity meter was damaged during the cyclone, we’ll repair or replace it at no cost. 
  • Temporary builder supply support 
    If your property was destroyed and you need temporary power while rebuilding, the establishment fee may be waived. 
  • Waived supply abolishment fees 
    Supply abolishment fees may be waived for destroyed properties. 

 

How do I check if I’m eligible?

The easiest way to find out what support is available to you to email us at customer.claims@horizonpower.com.au  Our team will manage the process and help with next steps.

FAQs

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No. If you’re eligible, the extended outage payment will be applied automatically to your Horizon Power account.

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No. This support is electricityspecific and does not replace other disaster recovery assistance provided by the State government. 

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Support is available for eligible services for a defined 12 month period up to 31 March 2027.  

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Please contact us on 1800 267 926 and our team can help you through your situation and help with next steps. 

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You can view the State Government statement  here.

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Emergency WA

Get the latest recovery efforts and updates for communities affected by Cyclone Narelle.

Disaster Relief Hotline

If you’ve been impacted by severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle and need support, call the Department of Communities Disaster Relief Hotline on 1800 032 965 (9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday).

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Recovery funding for businesses and government agencies

Impacted businesses and government agencies can call the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA Recovery Funding on 1800 920 659 to discuss assistance and eligibility.

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