- Significant progress made the first 24
hours of the fierce storm's aftermath -
TORONTO, May 22, 2022
/CNW/ - In the first 24 hours after destructive thunderstorms
passed through the province, Hydro One crews have restored power to
more than 360,000 customers, with over 226,000 customers that
remain without power. Damage includes at least 800 broken poles,
and just as many downed power lines, along with countless trees and
large branches causing power outages. In the Ottawa area, four transmission towers were
toppled by the storm and Hydro One crews are building a temporary
by-pass to restore power.
Hydro One is mobilizing crews from other parts of the province
along with employees from other utilities and contractors to
descend on the hardest hit areas of central and eastern
Ontario to assist with restoration
efforts. Restoration efforts are expected to continue for several
days before power is restored to all customers.
"Our hearts go out to all of our customers whose homes have
sustained significant damage along with those who remain without
power," said Jason Fitzsimmons,
Chief Corporate Affairs and Customer Care Officer. "We continue to
remain focused on restoring power to customers as quickly as
possible. As crews continue to work through the storm's aftermath,
we ask customers and the public to stay away from downed
powerlines."
Customers can report their outage by texting 92887
(WATTS), online, through the company's outage map and app, or
by calling 1-800-434-1235. An estimated time of restoration
will be assigned to each outage as damage is assessed. Customers
can view the current status of their outage here.
It is critical to stay at least 10 metres back from a fallen
power line, even if it does not appear to be live. Report it to the
police and call Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235 or report it
online or through the company's free outage app.
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
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SOURCE Hydro One Inc.