Heavy rain and wind knock out power to more than 38,000 Hydro One customers
TORONTO, April 20, 2015 /CNW/ - Heavy rain and wind that started this morning in Georgian Bay and central Ontario are causing power outages on Hydro One's distribution system. It is expected that this weather will move through eastern Ontario later today.
Where safe, Hydro One crews are out assessing damage and starting repairs. It is expected that the number of customers affected by these storms will increase as the weather system continues to move east.
Areas with more than 1,000 customers affected include:
| Area Affected |
Number of Hydro One |
| Algoma |
1,172 |
| Bancroft |
1,322 |
| Barrie |
2,858 |
| Bracebridge |
12,843 |
| Fenelon Falls |
1,878 |
| Huntsville |
6,385 |
| Kingston |
1,190 |
| Manitoulin |
1,090 |
| Minden |
6,072 |
Tracking power outages
For outage updates, download Hydro One's free mobile app on smartphone and tablet devices or check the online outage map at HydroOne.com. Customers can check the status of power outages anywhere in Hydro One's service area and receive helpful tips and news.
What to do in a power outage
If the power system in your area is affected by bad weather, be sure to stay clear of any fallen power lines. If you spot a fallen line, keep at least 10 metres back, even if it does not appear to be live. Report it to the police and call Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235. Safety is at the core of everything Hydro One employees do. Not only are our crews trained in First Aid, every Hydro One vehicle is equipped with a First Aid kit.
Household preparedness
Hydro One wants to remind you and your family of the importance of being prepared in case of an extended power outage caused by severe weather.
Our emergency preparedness video is a great tool to help ensure you and your family are prepared in the event of an extended outage.
Hydro One delivers electricity safely, reliably and responsibly to homes and businesses across the province of Ontario and owns and operates Ontario's 29,000 km high-voltage transmission network that delivers electricity to large industrial customers and municipal utilities, and a 123,000 km low-voltage distribution system that serves about 1.3 million end-use customers and smaller municipal utilities in the province. Hydro One is wholly owned by the Province of Ontario.
SOURCE Hydro One Inc.
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