- Southern and central
Ontario hardest hit-
TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - Hydro One crews have
restored power to 370,000 customers affected by the wind storm that
started yesterday in southern and central Ontario and
continues to move east. This is the most significant storm since
May 2018 with high winds and gusts
over 100km/hr causing outages currently affecting approximately
more than 96,600 customers and damaging approximately 400
poles.
"Yesterday's fierce winds took down trees, power lines and other
critical Hydro One equipment resulting in significant damage,"
said David Lebeter, Chief Operating Officer, Hydro One. "Crews
continue to work through challenging conditions to restore power to
our customers as quickly and as safely as possible. To assist with
restoration efforts, Hydro One is receiving support from
neighbouring utilities and sent additional crews to the hardest hit
areas however, we anticipate that some customers could be without
power for several days."
While crews continue to restore power, Hydro One expects
additional outages as the storm moves east towards Belleville and Kingston. Parts of central Ontario are also experiencing whiteout
conditions making it challenging for crews to restore power.
Customers can report an outage online by
clicking here or by calling 1-800-434-1235. Our
outage tools are updated every 10 minutes as information comes in
from crews on-the-ground as damage is assessed. Customers can also
sign up in advance to receive text or email alerts about power
outages at HydroOne.com/MyAccount or visit Hydro One's outage
map.
If the power in your area is affected by severe 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.
Hydro One Limited (TSX: H)
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is Ontario's largest electricity transmission and
distribution provider with approximately 1.4 million valued
customers, approximately $27.1 billion in assets as
at December 31, 2019, and annual revenues in 2019 of
approximately $6.5 billion. Our team of approximately 8,800
skilled and dedicated employees proudly build and maintain a safe
and reliable electricity system which is essential to supporting
strong and successful communities. In 2019, Hydro One invested
approximately $1.7 billion in its transmission and
distribution networks and supported the economy through buying
approximately $1.5 billion of goods and services. We are
committed to the communities where we live and work through
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SOURCE Hydro One Inc.