500 customers still without power after Wednesday's severe storm; Toronto Hydro holding support sessions
Toronto Hydro has restored power to more than 64,000 customers affected by the September 2 storm, but 500 remain without electricity as complex repairs continue across the city.
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Three days after the severe storm of September 2, Toronto Hydro has restored power to more than 64,000 customers but 500 households remain without electricity as teams work through complex repairs involving downed powerlines and damaged electrical equipment.
Toronto Hydro characterized the September 2 storm as one of the most significant weather events in years, with extensive damage to trees and electrical infrastructure. Midtown Toronto has been the hardest-hit area for outages. The utility said "efforts continue in full force as teams work through a large volume of repairs" and acknowledged that "this continues to be a difficult and frustrating experience for those still awaiting restoration."
On Saturday, September 5, Toronto Hydro held community outreach sessions from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at three locations: North Toronto Memorial Community Centre at 200 Eglinton Avenue West in Forest Hill, Main Square Community Centre at 245 Main Street, and Northwood Community Centre at 15 Clubhouse Court in North York.
Residents can report electrical hazards to Toronto Hydro at 416-542-8000 (press 1). The utility has not provided an estimate for when power will be fully restored to the remaining 500 customers.
The facts
How many customers has Toronto Hydro restored power to since the storm?
Toronto Hydro has restored power to more than 64,000 customers affected by the September 2 storm.
How many customers in Toronto still lack power?
500 households remain without electricity as Toronto Hydro continues complex repairs involving downed powerlines and damaged electrical equipment.
Where did Toronto Hydro hold support sessions on Saturday, September 5?
Toronto Hydro held community outreach sessions from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at North Toronto Memorial Community Centre (200 Eglinton Avenue West in Forest Hill), Main Square Community Centre (245 Main Street), and Northwood Community Centre (15 Clubhouse Court in North York).
Which area of Toronto has been hardest hit by outages?
Midtown Toronto has been the hardest-hit area for outages from the September 2 storm.
