Hydro-Québec Schedules Overnight Power Outage in West Island Tonight
Hydro-Québec has announced a planned overnight power outage in Montreal’s West Island due to significant maintenance work at the Des Sources substation. This outage will impact approximately 64,000 customers across several municipalities.
Details of the Power Outage
The scheduled outage is set to begin at 9 p.m. on Friday, November 21, and will continue until 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 22. Affected areas include:
- Dollard-des-Ormeaux
- Dorval
- L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève
- Kirkland
- Pierrefonds-Roxboro
- Pointe-Claire
- Saint-Laurent
Purpose of the Maintenance Work
The work is essential to ensure the reliability of the power service and to prevent potential failures at the substation during the winter months. Hydro-Québec aims to reduce the risk of prolonged outages that could affect many customers this winter.
Customer Notification
Hydro-Québec has communicated with affected clients through automated phone calls to alert them about the planned service interruption. They emphasize the importance of staying informed via their outage information website.
Preparation Tips for Residents
Customers should prepare for the outage, especially considering that temperature forecasts indicate a chill on Saturday morning. Hydro-Québec spokesperson Cendrix Bouchard advised residents to take the following precautions:
- Preheat your home by a few degrees before the outage.
- If using secondary heating devices, ensure they are operated outside for safety.
- Keep electronic devices fully charged.
- Have an emergency kit ready in case of unexpected challenges.
Hydro-Québec regrets any inconvenience caused by the outage and stresses that it chose overnight timing to minimize the disruption for customers. For continuous updates, clients are encouraged to visit the utility’s outage information portal.
