▼Power Outages
20 Alerts
January 16, 2020 2:00 PM
NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGE
January 16, 2020 - 1:37pm
As of January 16th 1:37 pm, Nelson Hydro is experiencing an outage on the North Shore from Longbeach to Queens Bay as well as Harrop and Procter.
Hydro crews have been dispatched.
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Latest Update:
January 16, 2020 3:29 PM
Power has been restored. Please report new outages by calling 1-877-324-9376.
January 15, 2020 10:35 AM
NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGE
As of January 15th, 2020 at 10:28 am, Nelson Hydro is experiencing an outage on the North Shore from Coffee Creek to Redfish, including Procter. Crews have been dispatched.
For continued updates or to report an outage, please...
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January 13, 2020 10:32 AM
NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGE
January 13, 2020 - 7:00am
There area from Redfish to Coffee Creek and Procter are currently experiencing a power outage.
Our crews are working to re-energize the line. It is expected the power will be restored by Noon today as...
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Latest Update:
January 13, 2020 4:03 PM
Power has been restored to all affected areas. If this is not the case, please report any outages to 1-877-324-9376.
January 11, 2020 9:57 AM
NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGE
January 11, 2020 - 9:47am
Nelson Hydro is experiencing a system wide outage in the greater Nelson area.
Crews have been dispatched.
Please call the 24hr outage line today for further updates on restore times.
1-877-324-9376
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January 7, 2020 8:56 AM
NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGE
January 7, 2020 - 8:50am
There is an outage on the North Shore affecting Nine Mile, Longbeach and Harrop, and other isolated areas.
Crews have been dispatched and will work to restore power as quickly as possible.
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Latest Update:
January 7, 2020 10:12 AM
As of 10:00am, power has been restored.
January 4, 2020 8:33 AM
POWER OUTAGE
January 4, 2020 - 8:20am
Nelson Hydro is currently experiencing a system wide power outage.
Crews have been dispatched and are working to restore power to all affected customers.
To stay updated on the status of the power outages, please...
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January 1, 2020 10:22 AM
POWER OUTAGE UPDATE
January 1, 2020 - 10:00am
During the course of the evening and over night there were multiple power outages caused by many falling trees in multiple areas in the Nelson Hydro and FortisBC systems - most customers had their power...
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Latest Update:
January 2, 2020 9:49 AM
POWER OUTAGE UPDATE
January 2, 2020 - 9:45am
As of 3:00am on January 2, 2020, all customer services have been restored.
Nelson Hydro currently has a certified utility arborist out doing line patrol looking for branches on the primary line to identify potential outages. Our crews will deal with these on a priority basis.
In anticipation of the second wave of this winter storm forecasted, our crews are currently on rest so they are able to respond to emergent conditions as they arise.
Nelson Hydro thanks all of its customers for their patience as we worked to repair the lines.
For future updates, or to report an outage, please call our 24 hr information line at 1-877-324-9376.
November 27, 2019 1:22 PM
NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGES
November 27, 2019
Nelson Hydro has experienced a number of power outages in multiple areas due to high wind activity. Most of the outages have been restored within minutes, but the high wind activity continues.
Please call our 24...
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July 24, 2019 8:55 AM
NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGE - MULTIPLE AREAS
July 24, 2019 - 8:45 am
This most recent thunderstorm has brought down multiple trees and power lines on both the North Shore and in Blewett areas.
There are currently outages in most of Blewett, Taghum, the...
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July 24, 2019 4:01 PM
As of July 24th 3:49 pm, Nelson hydro is still experiencing an outage on Erindale Rd. All other areas have restored power. Nelson Hydro thanks you for your patience.
July 18, 2019 1:55 PM
NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGE
July 18, 2019 - 1:30pm
There are power outages in multiple locations including the North Shore, Harrop Proctor, Queens Bay, Balfour, Taghum, and Blewett. The outages have been caused by downed trees and lines.
Crews have been...
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July 18, 2019 3:06 PM
As of July 18th 2:59 pm, we are currently experiencing a power outage on the North Shore from 4 Mile to Coffee Creek, including Harrop Proctor, Balfour, Queen Bay, we are also experiencing an outage in the Blewett and Taghum areas. Multiple trees and lines are down. The power will be out for several more hours as the crews work to clear up the trouble areas.
June 3, 2019 2:46 PM
NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGE - PARTS OF NORTH SHORE
June 3, 2019 - 2:40pm
Power is out in areas of Queens Bay, Balfour and Procter. This is a result of loss of supply from FortisBC.
Crews have been dispatched and will work to restore power as quickly as...
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February 6, 2019 8:57 AM
NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGE
February 6, 2019 - 8:50am
Nelson Hydro is experiencing a power outage in various areas of the North Shore.
Crews have been dispatched and are working to restore power as soon as possible.
Please call the 24 hour outage line at...
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February 3, 2019 6:53 PM
NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGE
February 3, 2019 - 6:45pm
Nelson Hydro is experiencing a power outage in various areas including Granite Road and parts of the North Shore.
The power outage is due to high wind activity.
Crews have been dispatched and are...
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January 30, 2019 2:06 PM
There is a power outage in the areas of Uphill, Highway 6, Perrier Road and Rosemont. Crews have been dispatched and power is expected to be restored by approximately 3:00pm.
To stay up-to-date on this and other outages, please call the 24 Hour Toll Free...
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Latest Update:
January 30, 2019 2:32 PM
Jan. 30/19 - 2:30pm. Power has been restored.
December 11, 2018 5:43 PM
NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGE
December 11, 2018 - 5:40
The Nelson area is experiencing a heavy, wet snowfall. There are outages reported in Taghum, Blewett and parts of Granite Rd.
Crews have been dispatched.
Please call the 24 hr Outage Information line...
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November 27, 2018 4:43 AM
NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGE
November 27, 2018 - 4:30am
Pleased be advised there is a power outage in the Blewett / Sproule Creek area.
For the most up to date information, please call the power outage toll free line at 1-877-324-9376.
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Latest Update:
November 27, 2018 10:10 AM
Nov. 28, 2018 - 10:05am - Nelson Hydro customers in various areas are currently experiencing power outages due to the heavy, wet snowfall. Crews are working to restore power to all affected customers. To report an outage, or for current updates, please call 1-877-324-9376.
October 2, 2018 7:26 PM
POWER OUTAGE - NELSON HYDRO
October 2, 2018 7:15pm
Crews have been dispatched to deal with a wide-spread power outage following tonight’s weather event.
For updates in your area, please call 1-877-324-9376.
Nelson Hydro thanks you for your patience as...
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August 28, 2018 3:09 PM
EMERGENCY NOTICE - GAS LEAK IN UPHILL
August 28, 2018 at 2:58pm
ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS!
There is a gas leak in the Innes and Hendryx Street area of Nelson.
Power has been shut-off along Houston Street between Josephine and Cedar Streets, as well as...
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Latest Update:
August 28, 2018 5:12 PM
5:10pm
GAS LEAK - Final Update 5:10pm
Hendryx/Innes area in Uphill
Incident Command has been terminated and turned over to FortisBC. Residents are welcome to return to their homes.
Nelson Fire and Rescue Services is pleased to report that there were no injuries or extended property damage.
August 27, 2018 1:51 PM
Power is out on the North Shore from 6 Mile to Redfish Creek, including Harrop & Procter.
Crews have been dispatched.
For up to date information, call the Hydro Outage line at 1-877-324-9376.
June 19, 2018 8:46 AM
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE - SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Approximate Number of Customers affected: 50 +
Location: Georama Road
Date: June 19, 2018
Outage Start Time: 8:30 am
Approximate Restore Time: 1:30 pm
For up-to-date outage information, please call...
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▼Road Closures
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▼Water Quality Advisories
1 Alert
May 9, 2018 12:34 PM
The City of Nelson, in consultation with the Interior Health Authority, is issuing a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY for the City of Nelson. On-going testing indicates that the current water quality in the Nelson water supply is FAIR due to recent spring run-off...
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Latest Update:
May 28, 2018 5:52 PM
May 28, 2018 RESCINDED- The Water Quality Advisory issued on May 9th has been rescinded.
▼Weather Event
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