Work is under way to prepare for two storms which are expected to batter the region with gusts of up to 90mph this week.
Storms Dudley and Eunice are likely to cause yet more disruption across the North East, which has barely recovered from the damage caused by storms Arwen, Malik and Corrie over recent weeks.
The public is being told to prepare for further power cuts and secure outdoor items to reduce the risk of damage to property, as gusts of strong wind are expected from Wednesday.
