Customers advised to call to report outstanding outages

TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2012 /CNW/ - As of noon today, Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited (Toronto Hydro) has restored power to all but approximately 540 customers following the storm damage that occurred earlier this week.

These customer-reported power outage calls remain in the queue while Toronto Hydro field and operations staff work quickly to restore them. The outages remaining are in very small pockets scattered throughout the city, each affecting one or a few homes.

Customers with no power, or part power, are asked to call Toronto Hydro at 416-542-8000 to report their power outage once again. This will help Toronto Hydro ensure that all remaining power out calls are in the queue and that a crew is assigned.

Electrical emergencies and power outages should be reported to Toronto Hydro at 416-542-8000.

Customers can expect updates from Toronto Hydro via Twitter (@TorontoHydro, on torontohydro.com, through the media or by calling 416-542-8000.

About Toronto Hydro 

The principal business of the Corporation and its subsidiaries is the distribution of electricity by Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited. Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited owns and operates an electricity distribution system, which delivers electricity to approximately 712,000 customers located in the City of Toronto.  It is the largest municipal electricity distribution company in Canada and distributes approximately 18% of the electricity consumed in the Province of Ontario.

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Tanya Bruckmueller, Toronto Hydro-Electric System
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W: 416-542-2621
C: 416-903-0440

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