Hydro One has reported a significant reduction in power outages, now down to 69,000 from a peak of over a million due to the recent ice storm. The utility credits favorable weather conditions for enabling helicopters and drones to assist in damage assessment. On Saturday alone, crews replaced 50 power poles and worked on rebuilding the power system in hard-hit areas such as Minden. Despite progress, the Kawartha Lakes region remains the most affected with around 20,000 customers still without power as recovery efforts continue.
Hydro One announced that the number of customers without power has decreased to 69,000, down 33,000 from Saturday, as recovery continues from the ice storm.
Favorable weather conditions have allowed Hydro One to utilize helicopters and drones for damage assessment, aiding in the restoration efforts after the severe outages.
More than a million customers across Ontario experienced outages following a devastating ice storm, with crews actively replacing damaged infrastructure in severely affected areas.
The Kawartha Lakes region currently has the highest number of outages, with approximately 20,000 customers still without power as recovery efforts progress.
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