BC Hydro has announced a planned power outage that will impact nearly 1,000 customers in and around Pouce Coupe, British Columbia. The interruption is scheduled for February 15th, starting at 9:30 a.m. and expected to last until 12:30 p.m.
Details of the Power Outage
- Date: February 15, 2023
- Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Affected Customers: Approximately 992
- Areas Affected:
- Pouce Coupe
- Dawson Creek
- Fort St. John
- Gundy
- One Island Lake
- Tomslake
- Tupper
This planned outage is necessary for maintenance work on BC Hydro’s equipment. The utility company will inform affected customers through automated calls, emails, or postcards ahead of time.
Weather Considerations
BC Hydro noted that planned outages could be postponed due to extreme weather. The review process for scheduled outages occurs when temperatures reach -15°C or lower, taking wind chill into account.
Notification and Preparedness
If the outage needs to be delayed, BC Hydro will notify customers appropriately before the outage begins. Updates will also be made on their online outage list.
For further information, customers can refer to BC Hydro’s resources on outage preparedness and safety measures. El-Balad encourages residents to stay informed about upcoming outages and their implications.
