Most residents affected by Saturday’s severe windstorm should have their power back by the end of the day Wednesday.
NB Power says about 94 per cent of affected households had their power restored as of Wednesday morning.
But the utility says, in some exceptional cases, more time will be needed to fully restore power.
If you are operating a generator, please make sure it is ventilated properly and was installed by a licensed electrician. https://t.co/GeJMjqlQ1e pic.twitter.com/Wxcja9ZMNa
— NB Power (@NB_Power) November 7, 2018
As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, just over 4,100 customers throughout the province are still without electricity, with nearly half in the Fredericton area.
NB Power says more than 300 crews, including some from other utilities, are working to restore power.
NB Power and @nspowerinc crews working to repair transformers on the Northside of Fredericton this afternoon as part of restoration efforts. pic.twitter.com/vFxofEUOMb
— NB Power (@NB_Power) November 7, 2018
Warming and charging centres are open until 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Quispamsis Civic Centre and the Grand Bay-Westfield town hall.
