This morning, the Algoma Region faced a brief power outage affecting several communities, including Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, and Blind River. The incident occurred at 8:25 a.m., causing residents to report flickering power across the area.
Details of the Power Outage in Algoma Region
The electrical disruption was traced back to an “undervoltage event” on the 115 kV supply line, according to Jairus Patterson, the manager of communications and customer relations at PUC. This event triggered a momentary loss of power, which was confirmed by residents in the affected towns.
Community Impact
- Locations Impacted:
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Wawa
- Blind River
- Time of Incident: 8:25 a.m.
Residents took to social media to express their experiences during the outage. The brief interruption in power spurred discussions among the community members about the reliability of local electrical services.
Response from Utility Providers
In response to the power outage, PUC contacted the Hydro One Control Room, which also detected the undervoltage event. However, they noted that they did not have extensive details immediately available.
Hydro One later suggested that the brief power loss might have been influenced by high wind gusts or possible interference from nearby trees contacting transmission lines. Bianca Meta, media relations coordinator at Hydro One, confirmed the weather conditions at the time.
Conclusion
As investigations continue into the cause of the power outage in Algoma Region, both PUC and Hydro One are working to identify the exact circumstances surrounding this event. Residents remain hopeful for clarity on the matter as they rely on stable electrical services.
