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 70 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 "If you see a tree on a power line or a damaged pole, it's an emergency. Stay back at least 10 metres and dial 9-1-1 to report."
Currently, there are 25 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, 8,279 customers are affected by the outages.
We're aware of an outage in #Burnaby impacting 2,707 customers. Our crews will provide updates here: https://t.co/oKGYkJ4ZsV pic.twitter.com/uCe3T8WgtN
— BC Hydro (@bchydro) November 30, 2020
We're aware of an outage in #Langley affecting 1,006 customers. Updates will be posted here: https://t.co/TRbOOdwq1e pic.twitter.com/pjiiYdAwfu
— BC Hydro (@bchydro) November 30, 2020
A crew is on their way to restore an outage impacting 2,592 customers in #Vancouver #YVR. They're estimated to arrive by 12:35 p.m. and will share new information here: https://t.co/uAkI3VJ1ve pic.twitter.com/FC4mHyYw6X
— BC Hydro (@bchydro) November 30, 2020
To report an outage, call 1 800 BCHYDRO (1 800 224 9376) or *HYDRO (*49376) on your mobile or report it online.
