High winds continue to affect Hydro One's distribution system

-   Over 90,000 Hydro One customers without power -

TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2015 /CNW/ - High winds that started this morning across south western and central Ontario continue to affect Hydro One's distribution system. There are currently over 220 incidents affecting over 90,000 customers.

Where safe, Hydro One crews are out assessing damage and starting repairs.  It is expected that the number of customers affected by these storms will increase as the weather system continues to move east.

Areas with over 1,000 customers affected include:

Area Affected	Number of Hydro One Customers Affected
Bancroft	5,349
Bracebridge	5,187
Huntsville	8,613
Minden	8,683
Nipissing	16,332
Orillia	9,931
Owen Sound	10,372
Parry Sound	1,955
Penetang	3,834
Sudbury	6,611
Tweed	4,569
Walkerton	3,728

Tracking power outages

For outage updates, download Hydro One's free mobile app on smartphone and tablet devices or check the online outage map at HydroOne.com. Customers can check the status of power outages anywhere in Hydro One's service area and receive helpful tips and news.

What to do in a power outage

If the power system in your area is affected by bad weather, be sure to 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 the police and call Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.  Safety is at the core of everything Hydro One employees do. Not only are our crews trained in First Aid, every Hydro One vehicle is equipped with a First Aid kit.

Household preparedness

Hydro One wants to remind you and your family of the importance of being prepared in case of an extended power outage caused by severe weather.

Our emergency preparedness video is a great tool to help ensure you and your family are prepared in the event of an extended outage.                               

About the Company

The Company is Ontario's largest electrical transmission and distribution utility with approximately $23 billion in assets and 2014 revenues of over $6 billion. The Company's regulated transmission and distribution operations are owned by Hydro One Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.  Hydro One Inc. delivers electricity safely and reliably to over 1.2 million customers across the province of Ontario, and to large industrial customers and municipal utilities.  Hydro One Inc. owns and operates Ontario's approximately 29,000 km high-voltage transmission network and an approximately 122,000 circuit km primary low-voltage distribution network. 

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