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With more than 430,000 customers restored since the start of the winter storm, Hydro One crews continue to make progress as roads reopen
With more than 430,000 customers restored since the start of the winter storm, Hydro One crews co...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n With more than 430,000 customers restored since the start of the winter storm, Hydro One crews continue to make progress as roads reopen\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 Parts of\n \n Bracebridge\n \n ,\n \n Huntsville\n \n and\n \n Parry Sound\n \n remain inaccessible due to road closures\n \n \n \n \n \n TORONTO\n \n \n ,\n \n \n Dec. 26, 2022\n \n \n /CNW/ - Hydro One crews, with the help of contractors and other utilities, have restored power to more than 430,000 customers since the start of the winter storm. While approximately 20,000 customers remain without power at this time, progress is expected again today as roads continue to reopen and crews work behind snowplows to reach customers.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Significant road closures continue in\n \n Bracebridge\n \n ,\n \n Huntsville\n \n and parts of\n \n Parry Sound\n \n and it is anticipated that conditions may worsen today as another significant snow fall is expected. Crews in these communities are using snowmobiles and snowshoes to assess damage and restore power.\n \n \n \"We continue to move crews into the hardest hit areas to help get the power restored as roads reopen. In the meantime, our dedicated team members are using every means possible to reach customers in these inaccessible areas,\" said David Lebeter, Chief Operating Officer, Hydro One. \"We know how difficult it is to be without power for several days, especially during the winter, and we thank our customers for their continued patience as we all work through these challenging circumstances.\"\n \n \n While progress restoring power is expected today, customers in inaccessible areas due to road closures will likely be without power again overnight. The company also anticipates that water access only and island customers will remain without power until it is safe to fly helicopters or use boats to reach them.\n \n \n If the power in your area is affected by severe weather, be sure to stay clear of any fallen power lin...