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Meanwhile, most residents who lost power during Friday’s windstorm have their lights back on. BC Hydro said early Sunday 98 per cent of the 330,000 customers on BC’s South Coast that were affected have had power restored.
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“Crews are working around the clock to restore power, replacing dozens of power line breaks, as well as power poles, transformers and booms,” BC Hydro’s Scott Mora said in a news release. They will continue throughout the day and all remaining customers should be restored by the end of the day, with the exception of some in remote areas or places with heavy damage. The windstorm that began Friday toppled trees and branches, many of which have been weakened by the extended summer drought, and power lines throughout Metro Vancouver and beyond.
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NEW WESTMINSTER, BC 2nd street and 6th Ave in New Westminster. The aftermath of a Friday night storm that downed trees and caused more than 300,000 homes on BC’s south coast to lose power. Photo: Francis Georgian. Photo by Francis Georgian /PNG NEW WESTMINSTER, BC 2nd street and 6th Ave in New Westminster. The aftermath of a Friday night storm that downed trees and caused more than 300,000 homes on BC’s south coast to lose power. Photo: Francis Georgian. Photo Francis Georgian /PNG Snow warnings went into effect Saturday but were canceled early Sunday in Metro Vancouver. However, significant snow is still expected inland, and warnings remain in effect for the Coquihalla, highways 3 and 97 and the Okanagan. Drivers traveling in any of these areas, or between the Lower Mainland and the Interior, should ensure their vehicle is equipped with winter tires, the ministry said in a press release on Friday. Authorities are also urging drivers to be prepared with supplies, water and a first aid kit in their car. They also recommend postponing highway travel if possible. BC Hydro said it monitored the storm closely over the weekend and sent many crews home early Friday so they could rest and be available for overnight work.
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“One challenge crews faced overnight was downed trees, which made it too dangerous for them to access certain areas to begin repair work,” BC Hydro said in a statement Saturday. NEW WESTMINSTER, BC 2nd street and 6th Ave in New Westminster. The aftermath of a Friday night storm that downed trees and caused more than 300,000 homes on BC’s south coast to lose power. Photo: Francis Georgian. Photo by Francis Georgian /PNG NEW WESTMINSTER, BC Regina street and 4th street in New Westminster. The aftermath of a Friday night storm that downed trees and caused more than 300,000 homes on BC’s south coast to lose power. Photo: Francis Georgian. Photo Francis Georgian /PNG
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Crews were still receiving reports of downed power lines late Saturday. BC Hydro is reminding people that if they see a downed line they should call 911 and stay at least 10 meters back. TransLink said it is making sure all transit services are prepared for the snow, including calling in extra staff, coordinating snow removal with municipalities on key routes and deicing trolley wires and Skytrain tracks. More news, less ads: Our in-depth journalism is made possible by the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 a week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to the Vancouver Sun, The Province, the National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Vancouver Sun | The Province.
