SSEN say a ‘comprehensive welfare operation’ is now under way. 62,000 households are still without power across Scotland as efforts to deploy hot food to affected households are now under way, an update from Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has confirmed. “Wind gusts of over 100 mph have affected power supplies. “Meanwhile, a comprehensive welfare operation is getting underway, with a dozen hot food vans heading to affected communities. “We'd like to thank customers for their understanding and patience while we respond to this extremely severe autumn storm.