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Hydro One Outage: Ottawa Valley Recovering After Storm
Strong winds swept through the rural Ottawa Valley, leaving communities reeling and thousands without power. Hydro One crews are working tirelessly to restore electricity to affected areas, primarily in Renfrew County. The storm’s impact highlights the vulnerability of rural power grids to severe weather.
Significant Outage Areas
The largest outages affect over 1,300 customers near Golden and Round Lakes, and another 1,100 around Foymount. Over 600 customers near Braeside and Sand Point are also without power. Other affected areas include Rankin, Perrault, parts of Pembroke, and Pinnacle Road in Horton Township. Hydro One estimates power restoration between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm for these regions. This underscores the scale of the challenge faced by Hydro One's crews.
Wider Context: Major European Outages
While the Ottawa Valley outage is significant locally, it’s important to note that widespread power failures also hit Spain and Portugal recently. A "strong oscillation" within the European grid caused a massive blackout affecting millions. Although no cause has been definitively determined, cyberattack theories have been ruled out. This highlights the interconnected nature of power grids and the potential for large-scale disruption. The Spanish outage, described as “one of the most serious episodes recorded in Europe in recent times,” caused widespread transportation disruption, impacting trains, subways, and traffic lights.
Staying Informed
For the latest updates on the Hydro One outages in the Ottawa Valley, regularly check the Hydro One outage map and follow local news sources like Ottawa News. Remember to stay safe during an outage and report any downed power lines immediately to the authorities. If you are experiencing an outage, be sure to contact Entegrus at 1-866-804-7325 for assistance.
