Some residents in the area will be without power on Saturday.
Hydro One says a planned outage is required for crews to safely perform scheduled maintenance and complete upgrades in the area. Approximately 7,000 people will be affected.
The outage is expected to be in place from 6:30 am until 12:30 pm on Saturday and will affect people who live in Powassan, South Himsworth, McConkey, Nipissing, Lount, South River, Machar, Chisholm, Patterson, North Himsworth, East Mills, Trout Creek, Strong, Pringle, Laurier, Hardy, Wilson, Blair and East Ferris.
Hydro One says the scheduled maintenance and upgrades will ensure a safe and reliable supply of electricity and will include replacing ageing infrastructure at the Powassan Distribution Station along with three poles in the area as well as trimming hazardous vegetation.
The company says it is “bundling” as much work as possible during the outage to enhance power reliability and replace ageing infrastructure.
“We understand this is a challenging time to be without power and we would like to thank our customers for their patience during this time. Additional crews and equipment are being brought in to complete as much local area work as possible during this outage,” Hydro One states.
Below are some tips to help you and your family during an outage:
- Make sure your appliances, such as the stove, are in the off position.
- Make sure your cellphone and extended battery packs are fully charged.
- Keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Use a cooler with ice for items you’ll need during the planned outage.
- Consider filling jugs of water to use for drinking and cooking.
- If you plan to use a generator, remember to use it in a dry area outdoors away from any open windows, doors and vents. Visit the Electrical Safety Authority at esasafe.com for more tips.
- If you have a bathtub, consider filling it with water before the planned outage begins. You can use the water and a bucket to fill your toilet tank to be able to flush.
