Power Outage in Taylor, B.C.: Updates and Restoration Timeline

Power Outage Impacts Over 1,000 Customers in Taylor, B.C.

TAYLOR, B.C. – A widespread power outage is currently impacting 1,050 BC Hydro customers in Taylor, British Columbia. The outage, first reported at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 16th, is attributed to a motor vehicle incident.

Affected Areas

The power outage is affecting residents in two primary areas:

924 customers located south of Baldonnel Road and north of the Taylor Flats subdivision.
126 customers residing north of Big Bam Road.

Restoration Efforts Underway

BC Hydro crews are actively on-site working to restore power. The current estimated time of restoration is 2:00 p.m. local time. Residents are encouraged to prepare for the possibility of extended disruption, although crews are prioritizing a swift resolution.

This power outage comes amidst challenging weather conditions in Northeast B.C., with heavy snowfall and blowing snow expected to continue throughout Monday, intensifying in the afternoon before easing off on Tuesday. These conditions may impact restoration efforts.

Stay Informed

Energeticcity.ca will continue to provide updates on this developing situation as more information becomes available. For the latest information directly from BC Hydro, please visit their website: https://www.bchydro.com/

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