Be prepared for a power outage!

Feb 8, 2022

Last fall, Edmundston Energy launched an informative web application informing citizens about planned and unplanned power outages. This application gives an estimate of the time before the service returns as well as the approximate number of affected households. Citizens can consult this OUTAGE-Centre section on the City of Edmundston's website home page.

Energy Edmundston also recommends for every household to prepare a 72-hour emergency kit in the event of an extended power outage. While most power outages don't last long, some can last for longer periods. These outages are often caused by freezing rain, storms, and high winds that damage power lines and equipment.

During a power outage, you may not have any heat, lights, hot water, or even running water. If you have a cordless phone, you may not have phone service. If you don't have a hand-crank or battery-powered radio, you may not be able to hear the news. In other words, you might be caught off guard.

By planning in advance, and preparing such a kit, you can greatly reduce the effects of a power outage on your household. You and your family will be better prepared, which will greatly reduce the stress associated with such a situation.

Visit Government of Canada’s GET PREPARED section to help you prepare for a power outage.

You can also visit NB Power’s STORM PREPARATION section on their Website.

Better be prepared!

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CONTACT: Kevin Kilfoil, Coordinator, Network Planning and Analysis, Edmundston Energy, 506.739.2106, kevin.kilfoil@edmundston.ca