Sudbury News: Hydro One outage leaves thousands in the region without power Sunday

Energy has been restored hundreds of Hydro One prospects within the Larger Sudbury and Manitoulin areas after a big outage Sunday.

1000’s of Hydro One prospects within the Sudbury and Manitoulin space are with out energy Sunday afternoon, as of three:30 p.m. (Crimson greater than 5,000 prospects affected.) The outage comes after storms introduced lightning and excessive winds to the area. August 18, 2024. (Hydro One Outage Map)

Communities affected embrace Walden, Whitefish, Fairbanks, Narin Centre, McKerrow, Espanola, Webbwod, Massey, Spanish and Cutler together with most of Manitoulin Island.

“Our crews are working safely and as shortly as doable to revive energy as extreme thunderstorms cross by means of,” Hydro One stated on social media at 11:19 a.m. Aug. 18.

Energy was restored to most prospects in Chelmsford, Dowling Onaping Falls, Windy Lake and Cartier by 2:30 p.m.

The utility firm initially stated on-line it hoped to revive energy to most prospects within the space by 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, however that was pushed again to eight p.m. for hundreds.

As of three:30 p.m., the ability supplier studies of about 15,737 prospects with out energy following storms that introduced excessive winds and lightning strikes to the area.

Security first

Hydro One stated to maintain a minimum of 10 metres again, name 911 and notify Hydro One when coming throughout a downed wire. 

The Hydro One has a function on its web site the place you’ll be able to plug your handle into the map to report an outage or discover extra details about restoration.

Go to the Hydro One Storm Centre for real-time updates on outages.