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As of Tuesday at 4:00 p.m., Algoma Power Inc. (API) reports less than 25 smaller outages, affecting under 120 customers.  These pockets of outages remain from storm damage that occurred on Sunday, June 11. The locations of the outages are east of Sault Ste. Marie in the Bruce Mines, Desbarats, and St. Joe’s Island areas.

API crews will continue restoring power Tuesday evening with the support of additional contracted power line maintainers and forestry crews.  It is expected that most customers will have their power restored today.

IMPORTANT: API wants to continue to remind the public to be cautious and aware that:
” Downed wires should always be considered energized or “live”, and extremely dangerous.
” Do not approach or drive over a downed power line and do not touch anything it may be in contact with.
” If a downed power line falls on a vehicle, passengers should stay in the vehicle until help arrive.
” Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about the dangers associated with power lines.
For safety reasons, please turn off your main breaker if you will be away from your premise when power is restored.

Call 1-844-901-WIRE to report any outages/emergencies.

Follow API on Twitter @APIpower or at our website at www.algomapower.com for outage updates.