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Extremely strong winds have caused power outages across the Lower Mainland and 麻豆传媒映画Island.
Environment Canada issued a wind warning for all of Metro Vancouver鈥檚 municipalities early Thursday morning, cautioning that 鈥渧ery strong wind gusts that may cause damage are expected or occurring.鈥�
Surrey Traffic tweeted that the winds had already caused power outages across Surrey, and that residents may have to use a 4-way stop procedure if they see a signal with no power.
REMINDER: High winds are causing power outages across as wind warning is in effect. Please remember to use 4-way stop procedure if you see a signal with no power or flashing red. Crews are working hard to maintain signal operation through . ^rm
鈥� Surrey Traffic (@SurreyTraffic)
In addition, BC Hydro has tweeted numerous times, noting that the region is seeing the impacts of a major B.C. storm. They add that, "Crews are responding and we'll update on our mobile site as info is available. Remember, if you see a downed power line, it's a danger. Stay back 10 metres and dial 9-1-1."
We're seeing impacts across , , and . Crews are responding and we'll update on our mobile site as info is available. Remember, if you see a downed power line, it's a danger. Stay back 10 metres and dial 9-1-1.
鈥� BC Hydro (@bchydro)
Currently, some major outages include one affecting 2,700 customers in Surrey, as well as one affecting 1,275 in Vancouver.
Crews will be heading to an outage affecting 2,700 customers in . They'll provide updates as available here:
鈥� BC Hydro (@bchydro)
Crews will be heading to an outage affecting 1,275 customers in . They'll provide updates as available here:
鈥� BC Hydro (@bchydro)
To report an outage, call聽1 800 BCHYDRO听(1 800 224 9376) or *HYDRO (*49376) on your mobile or聽.
