TORONTO,
April 16, 2022 /CNW/ -
Hydro One crews have restored power to more than 188,000 customers
affected by back-to-back storms that brought heavy snow to northern
Ontario and high winds to other
regions of the province this week. The storms caused significant
damage, including downed power lines, broken poles and fallen trees
on lines. Crews continue efforts to restore power to 30,000
customers in the hardest hit areas, including Bancroft, Fenelon
Falls, Perth and Norfolk,
with assistance from neighbouring utilities and contractors.
"Our highly-skilled crews have made steady progress restoring
power as back-to-back storms caused significant damage to local
infrastructure across Ontario,"
said David Lebeter, Chief Operating
Officer, Hydro One. "We thank our customers for their patience
during this long weekend as crews continue to work tirelessly
alongside our partners to restore power."
Hydro One is reporting approximately 598 active outages as crews
continue to come across extensive damage following yesterday's
windstorm. Crews are using helicopters, bucket trucks and off-road
equipment to assess damage, restring power lines, replace poles and
repair other equipment.
If 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.
Tracking and reporting power outages
For outage information and updates, visit Hydro One's outage map
or app. Customers can also sign up in advance for text or email
notifications. These free tools allow customers to check the status
of power outages anywhere in Hydro One's service area and receive
helpful tips and news. Sign up at hydroone.com/outages.
Customers can also report their outage by texting WATTS
(92887), online, through the company's outage map and app, or
by calling 1-800-434-1235.
Hydro One Limited (TSX: H)
Hydro One Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries,
is Ontario's largest electricity transmission and
distribution provider with approximately 1.5 million valued
customers, approximately $30.4 billion in assets as
at December 31, 2021, and annual revenues in 2021 of
approximately $7.2 billion.
Our team of approximately 9,300 skilled and dedicated employees
proudly build and maintain a safe and reliable electricity system
which is essential to supporting strong and successful communities.
In 2021, Hydro One invested approximately $2.1 billion in
its transmission and distribution networks, and supported the
economy through buying approximately $1.7 billion of
goods and services.
We are committed to the communities where we live and work
through community investment, sustainability and diversity
initiatives. We are designated as a Sustainable Electricity Company
by the Canadian Electricity Association.
Hydro One Limited's common shares are listed on the TSX and
certain of Hydro One Inc.'s medium term notes are listed on the
NYSE. Additional information can be accessed
at www.hydroone.com, www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov.
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SOURCE Hydro One Inc.