Power Outages Around Our Region Today

Brockville – There are numerous power outages west of Brockville today due to the freezing rain.

Hydro One says that crews are responding to outages across central and eastern Ontario as safely and quickly as possible. More than 116,000 customers have been restored since the start of the storm.

Outages are largely being caused by tree limbs and branches being weighed down from the accumulation of freezing rain.

Locally, there are power outages from Brewers Mills to Seeley’s Bay affecting 1,083 customers, Newboro and Crosby to Morton affecting approximately 546 customers, over 215 affected along the Thousand Islands Parkway from Rockport to Pooles Resor,t and 209 customers are affected in the Charleston Lake area.

In addition, over 364 customers are affected in various outages in Front of Younge, Leeds & Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.

Hydro One says that outages can be reported by texting 92887 (WATTS), through the company’s outage map and app, or by calling 1-800-434-1235.

Hydro One Outage Map: https://www.hydroone.com/power-outages-and-safety/stormcentre-outage-map

Outage tools are updated every 10 minutes as information comes in from crews on the ground. An estimated time of restoration will be determined for each outage once damage has been assessed.

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 911 and call Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.