More than 490,000 Hydro One customers have experienced power outages caused by one of the worst wind storms in recent years.
High winds of more than 100 km/hr swept across the province late Saturday night causing significant damage and delaying power restoration efforts.
Crews have restored power to approximately 410,000 customers; however, due to the severity of the damage, Hydro One crews from areas not affected by the storm have been assisting with restoration efforts.
It anticipates customers will be without power overnight and some customers could be without power beyond Monday. Hydro One has put the call out to utility partners for further assistance.
Thousands of people across the province still remain without power this morning.
To-date, damage has included 250 broken poles and nearly 60 damaged transformers, downed power lines and fallen trees, with these numbers expected to increase.
Customers can report their outage by texting WATTS (92887), online, through the company’s outage map and app, or by calling 1-800-434-1235.
For the latest outage map by Hydro One, please click here.
UPDATE: Here’s a look at some of the calls our crews are responding to. With 250 broken poles and more damage being uncovered, we anticipate some customers to be without power overnight. Our crews will continue to respond to emergencies throughout the night. pic.twitter.com/ImU4ltdq4F
— Hydro One (@HydroOne) December 13, 2021
⚠️ Outage Restoration Update ⚠️
Thank you for your patience as our crews work as safely and as quickly possible to restore power in #Magnetawan and #Bracebridge. Please visit https://t.co/n8sIUl86iq for updates. #StayClear #StaySafe— Lakeland Power (@LakelandPower) December 12, 2021
Restored: Outage due to High Winds in @Gateway2Muskoka affecting n Shore Dr. Gull Lake, Campfire Point Rd. . https://t.co/qKQat8wYx0
— ElexiconEnergy (@ElexiconEnergy) December 13, 2021
Power has been restored to Cherry Street in Waubaushene. All NT Power customers have power. If you are without power please respond to this tweet. Thanks to our crews for their tireless work in dangerous conditions to bring the lights back on. #OutageUpdate #ONStorm
— NT Power (@NTPowerNews) December 13, 2021