Two power outages

PUC POWER OUTAGE ADVISORIES

************************* Power interruption in progress

This is a description of an unplanned power interruption that is currently affecting PUC Distribution customers in Sault Ste. Marie.

Interruption Date: December 14, 2008

Start: 1:11

Restored at: N/A

# of Customers: 13

Cause

Equipment failure - failed switch and burned pole. PUC staff are currently investigating the cause of the interruption and will take corrective action by making repairs or switching around the problem as soon as possible.

Description of area involved

East Street from Bay Street to Queen Street.

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

************************* Past outages

This is a description of an unplanned power interruption that recently affected PUC Distribution customers in Sault Ste. Marie.

Interruption Date: December 14, 2008

Start: 2:25 PM

Restored at: 4:37 PM

# of Customers: 998

Cause

Tree contacts - tree branch across lines

Description of area involved

Third Line north to City limit and east of Maki Road South of Second Line; west of Allen's Side Road to Airport Road and Point Des Chenes.

Power has been restored to all customers.

If you are still without power please call the PUC emergency number at 759-6555.

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