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Power out through qathet region

High wind conditions result in BC Hydro customers without electrical service
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SEVERED POLE: High wind conditions on Highway 101 near Garnet Rock severed a power pole and left BC Hydro customers without power.

High wind conditions in qathet Regional District have led to power outages throughout the region.

According to BC Hydro’s outage list, as of 11:30 am on December 14, there were eight outages throughout the district, both north and south of Powell River, as well as in the city itself. According to the BC Hydro website, there were more than 3,000 qathet region customers without power.

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