Podcast Summary
Power outages in Quebec: Approximately 185,000 clients are still without power in Quebec due to a combination of strong winds and vegetation damage. Hydro Quebec has deployed 1,000 workers to assess and restore power, with 470 crews currently working.
During the recent storm, Hydro Quebec experienced widespread power outages, with approximately 185,000 clients still without power as of this morning. The cause of the outages was a combination of strong winds and vegetation damage. At the peak of the outages, there were 250,000 clients affected, and currently, there are 1,100 outages impacting these customers. Hydro Quebec has deployed nearly 1,000 workers to assess and restore power, which equates to about 470 crews. The workers are facing challenging conditions due to the cold temperatures, but the wind has subsided, making their work easier for the time being. However, the wind is expected to pick up again later in the afternoon.
Power restoration challenges: Approximately 1000 workers are on the ground in the most affected region, and about 470 crews are working overall to restore power to tourists and residents, but some isolated cases may still be without power the next day due to complex situations.
Carolyn, a representative from the power company, acknowledged the extreme cold temperatures are causing homes to lose heat quickly, and their crews are working as fast as possible to restore power. However, she cautioned that some isolated cases may still be without power through the next day due to complex situations. They have approximately 1000 workers on the ground in the most affected region, and about 470 crews working overall. Despite the challenges, the power company is doing everything they can to restore power to tourists and residents as soon as possible.