BC Hydro is reporting several power outages across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island due to powerful winds.
Earlier this morning, Environment Canada issued a wind warning for Metro Vancouver calling for gusts up to 90 km/hr in the region. The warning notes that the high winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.
BC Hydro has tweeted numerous times, noting that the region is seeing the impacts of the B.C. storm. The company adds that "High wind and rain can cause trees and branches to knock down power lines and damage poles. If you see a downed or damaged power line or pole, stay back 10 metres and dial 9-1-1"
Currently, there are 63 outages listed in the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast. Many of the outages report that a tree has fallen down on the wires, while others simply say "windstorm." In total, 29, 258 customers are affected by the outages.
We’ll be dispatching a crew to an outage affecting 1,918 customers in #Vancouver. They’ll post updates as available here: https://t.co/LCqbwCc55t pic.twitter.com/WNATADJnwu
— BC Hydro (@bchydro) October 13, 2020
A crew is on the way to an outage impacting 3,820 customers in #PortCoquitlam. They expect to arrive by 1:10 p.m. and will share updates here: https://t.co/iZoEKfjcxw pic.twitter.com/8u952EGJA1
— BC Hydro (@bchydro) October 13, 2020
We’re investigating an outage affecting 2,877 customers in #SurreyBC. Updates will be posted here: https://t.co/CF8w8b0pWS pic.twitter.com/U6xd1VJoAd
— BC Hydro (@bchydro) October 13, 2020
To report an outage, call 1 800 BCHYDRO (1 800 224 9376) or *HYDRO (*49376) on your mobile or report it online.Environment Canada has issued a wind warning today for #VancouverIsland, the #FraserValley, Metro #Vancouver, and the #SunshineCoast. Are you prepared for a potential power outage? https://t.co/9VI5DXtZYX #BCStorm pic.twitter.com/kNy4aO1N8A
— BC Hydro (@bchydro) October 13, 2020
