Maritime Power Outages: Over 60,000 Customers Left Without Power Amid Storm
Thousands of residents across the Maritimes woke up to widespread power outages on Thursday morning as a powerful and wet storm passed through the region. At the height of the storm, more than 60,000 people were left in the dark, as schools closed, transportation services were disrupted, and emergency teams scrambled to restore power.
In New Brunswick, over 10,000 NB Power customers were affected as of 8:51 p.m. Thursday, though that number had decreased significantly from 53,000 earlier in the day. The utility’s Emergency Operations Centre was fully operational, with around 650 workers engaged in restoration efforts. NB Power officials noted that the estimated times for power restoration were being updated as damage assessments were completed. Power outages were also reported across Nova Scotia, where about 23 customers were still without power by evening, down from over 10,000 at the height of the storm. Meanwhile, Prince Edward Island saw fewer outages, with just four customers affected late in the evening, compared to over 200 earlier in the day.
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The storm brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and debris, causing significant disruptions. As wind gusts reached nearly 100 km/h in some parts of the Maritimes, travel advisories were issued, with numerous ferry services being canceled, including those between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Several schools across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were also closed due to the severe weather, which caused dangerous conditions on the roads. However, no closures were reported on Prince Edward Island.
In response to the power outages and cold temperatures, a warming centre was set up at the Day and Ross Community Centre in Hartland, New Brunswick, offering internet and charging stations for those in need. With temperatures expected to drop rapidly, residents were warned about the potential for flash freezing, particularly where rainwater and melting snow could freeze as temperatures plummeted throughout the day.
As the storm continued to move eastward, conditions were expected to improve by the afternoon, with weather warnings gradually being lifted across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. However, it’s clear that this storm has had a major impact on the region, highlighting the need for continued vigilance as winter weather sets in. Authorities have reminded everyone to stay updated on weather alerts, travel carefully, and have emergency supplies on hand.
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