Three generators will be made available to residents in Leitrim in case of a major storm.
The news was confirmed at this week's meeting of Ballinamore Municipal District.
Thousands were left without power in the county following Storm Éowyn in January.
Cathaoirleach of Ballinamore Municipal District Gary Prior has welcomed the news.
He says it follows a number of local councillors raising the issue in recent months:
Cllr Prior says County Leitrim must be ready in the event of another major storm: