Strong Winds are Causing Power Outages and Damage Across the Province Today (April 30 2021)

The strong winds today are causing tree branches and trees to fall on power lines and buildings. This is making it a very busy day for fire departments, hydro companies and arborists across the province as they deal with the safety concerns, outages and needed cleanup that these damaging winds are causing. Downed power lines can also cause arcing and result in fires. There are also reports of transforms fires as well. It should also be noted that higher than normal number of elevator rescues in Toronto today are likely due to power outages.

The map below is from https://live.sinirji911.com/

From: live.sinirji911.com

We’re currently experiencing multiple outages across the city due to high winds. We’re responding as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your patience.

— Toronto Hydro (@TorontoHydro) April 30, 2021

https://www.torontohydro.com/outage-map

The most up to date Toronto Hydro outage map can be found here. The following information is from Toronto Fire Active Incidents.

From toronto.ca

Over the past few hours, we have responded to over 25 wire-down calls. Stay well clear of any downed wires. @ChiefPeggTFS @TFSJessop @TPFFA https://t.co/fJHHTrnuHx

— Toronto Fire Service (@Toronto_Fire) May 1, 2021

‘crews remain on scene of large downed tree on Dunvegan Road. Passing vehicle struck by the falling tree, trapped for an hour inside his vehicle by a high voltage power line draped across the heavily damaged truck.’ Stay safe. #Toronto #ONStorm https://t.co/B5Jg78Zcxx

— Toronto Firefighters (@TPFFA) May 1, 2021

Hydro One is reporting 211 outages with 17,424 customers affected and those numbers are constantly changing.

UPDATE: Crews have made progress with restoration despite difficult conditions. Some customers in the hardest hit areas may be without power overnight. As crews continue to respond, we appreciate your patience. For updates, visit: https://t.co/c7Sy0dxEs2 #ONstorm pic.twitter.com/LJPVC71gRd

— Hydro One (@HydroOne) May 1, 2021

Message on Hydro One website

Please stay safe and exercise caution especially if you come across downed power lines as they could still be live.