Over 1000 customers in the dark as crews investigate outage: PUC (update: restored)

NEWS RELEASE
PUC SERVICES INC.
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9:20 a.m. update:
The outage has been resolved.

Original information:
Line crews are investigating an outage in the area of Millcreek Dr, Old Garden River Rd, Terrance, and sections of 2nd Line, Pine St., and Great Northern Road

Cause: under investigation

Number of customers affected: 1100

Start time: Nov. 25, 2021 at 05:14 a.m.

Planned: No

PUC Reminds all of our customers:

- Downed wires should always be considered energized or "live" and extremely dangerous.
- Do not approach or drive over a downed power line and do not touch anything the power line may be in contact with
- Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about powerline safety and the dangers that can be associated with power lines.
- Take all of the necessary safety precautions during a power outage

If you have any information leading to the cause of the outage or other concerns please call the PUC emergency number at 759-6555. 

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