Thousands remained without power Tuesday, days after a strong windstorm swept through B.C., and knocked down trees and power lines.
BC Hydro said that while crews have been working round-the-clock to restore power to 600,000 customers affected by Thursday’s storm, 12,000 customers remained without power Christmas Day.
90 crews are working on #VancouverIsland today, continuing the restoration efforts and repairing damage for the 12,000 customers still without power on Vancouver Island and the Southern #GulfIslands. #BCStorm pic.twitter.com/J22kHiqYQ8
Some 800 field workers are out repairing the extensive damage, the company said, including workers brought in from the Interior and contractor crews from Alberta and the East Coast.
The company said full restorations will take multiple days. The following areas are still affected:
North Vancouver Island area:
- Ladysmith, Nanaimo, North Cowichan, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach and Ucluelet.
South Vancouver Island area:
- Central Saanich, Duncan, Galiano Island, Ganges, Pender Island, Saturna Island and a few customers in Victoria.
BC Hydro will continue to provide updates as they become available, with updated estimates for restoration posted on the company’s website.
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