{"id":59296,"date":"2026-03-17T09:54:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hampstead.qc.ca\/?p=59296"},"modified":"2026-03-17T12:27:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:27:32","slug":"power-outage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hampstead.qc.ca\/en\/power-outage\/","title":{"rendered":"POWER OUTAGE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Please be advised that a power outage is currently affecting the Town of Hampstead and surrounding areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">According to information provided by Hydro\u2011Qu\u00e9bec, the outage was caused by strong winds, during which a tree fell onto a transformer, resulting in damage to electrical infrastructure. At this time, restoration is expected to take an extended period and remains subject to change depending on field conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>What residents should know<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Traffic signals, street lighting, and certain municipal services may be affected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Residents are asked to limit travel, exercise caution near intersections, and <strong>AVOID DOWNED POWER LINES.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Electronic payment systems may be temporarily unavailable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Safety and preparedness recommendations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Given the cold temperatures and strong winds, residents are strongly encouraged to take the following precautions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Remain indoors as much as possible and limit non\u2011essential travel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Dress warmly in layers, including hats and gloves, even indoors if temperatures drop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Use flashlights instead of candles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Portable generators must be used outdoors only, away from doors and windows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Never use BBQs, gas stoves, or fuel\u2011burning devices indoors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Check on elderly neighbours or individuals who may require assistance, particularly due to the cold weather.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Ensure pets remain indoors and warm.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Municipal services<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>The Parks and Recreation Department at the Community Centre is open to welcome residents seeking warmth and access to electronic device charging.<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>For further information<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Hydro\u2011Qu\u00e9bec (outages and updates): 1\u2011800\u2011790\u20112424<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Info\u2011Pannes: https:\/\/pannes.hydroquebec.com\/pannes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Public Security (24\/7): 514\u2011369\u20118250<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Emergency situations: 9\u20111\u20111<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Town of Hampstead is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as information becomes available.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>The safety of residents remains our top priority.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please be advised that a power outage is currently affecting the Town of Hampstead and surrounding areas. According to information provided by Hydro\u2011Qu\u00e9bec, the outage was caused by strong winds, during which a tree fell onto a transformer, resulting in damage to electrical infrastructure. At this time, restoration is expected to take an extended period and remains subject to change depending on field conditions. What residents should know Traffic signals, street lighting, and certain municipal services may be affected. Residents are asked to limit travel, exercise caution near intersections, and AVOID DOWNED POWER LINES. 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