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As another storm system approaches, Hydro One prepares to respond to power outages in southern, central and eastern Ontario
As another storm system approaches, Hydro One prepares to respond to power outages in sou...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n As another storm system approaches, Hydro One prepares to respond to power outages in southern, central and eastern Ontario\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n -Severe winds up to 100 km/h forecasted with the potential for isolated tornadoes-\n \n \n \n \n \n TORONTO\n \n \n ,\n \n \n June 15, 2022\n \n \n /CNW/ - Hydro One crews, damage assessors and support staff are preparing to respond to power outages caused by severe weather forecasted in southern, central and eastern\n \n Ontario\n \n this evening and tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \"Many of our customers experienced power outages after the devasting storm in May and we are on stand-by to respond to any issues caused by the incoming storm,\" said\n \n David Lebeter\n \n , Chief Operating Officer, Hydro One. \"Hydro One rebuilt entire stretches of power lines in the days following the storm and we continue to work closely with our suppliers to ensure crews have the materials and equipment they may need.\"\n \n \n Following the unprecedent damage from last month's storm, crews restored power to nearly 760,000 customers and replaced more than 1,900 poles. The company noted that trees weakened by the last storm are more likely to fall on power lines during this new weather system.\n \n \n Hydro One has a number of innovative\n \n \n outage tools\n \n \n available for customers to report power outages and easily access updates when and how they want. Customers can report their outage texting 92887 (WATTS), through the company's outage map and app, or by calling 1-800-434-1235.\n \n \n If outages occur, an estimated time of restoration will be determined for each outage once damage has been assessed by our crews. Hydro One's outage tools are updated every 10 minutes as information comes in from crews on the ground.\n \n \n \n Emergency preparedness kit\n \n \n \n Hydro Ones encourages customers to be prepared in case of an extended power outage with an emergency kit. Here's what to include:\n \n \n \n Water and ...