Please take note of a planned power outage from Sunday, November 5, 10:30 PM to Monday, November 6, 4:30 AM. This outage is due to BC Hydro conducting equipment maintenance in a large area of West Kelowna. Further outage details and updates can be found on BC Hydro's Outage webpage.
Preparing for a Power Outage
As this is a short duration power outage, few special measures are required, however you should:
- Plan alternate power or accommodations for persons with special needs dependent on electrical devices
- Turn off power drawing appliances, such as stoves, heaters, and televisions
- Don't run dishwashers and washing machines during this time
- Don't plan activities in potentially dangerous areas, e.g. working in a shop or basement
- Have essential battery operated devices fully charged before the outage
- Avoid opening fridges and freezers
- Have a flashlight or mobile phone light handy
- After the outage, avoid drawing large amounts of power until the service has stabilized
Please contact Customer Care should you have any questions.