Clarington has announced an upcoming scheduled power outage in Port of Newcastle on June 10.
A municipal statement said Elexicon, the utility provider, will be conducting a scheduled power outage in the Port of Newcastle on Friday, June 10, 2022. The outage will last approximately four hours, from 9 am until 1 pm.
The outage is necessary to ensure the safety of Elexicon workers and the community while crews perform maintenance of the distribution system equipment, which is crucial, the statement added.
Scheduled power interruptions are planned carefully to replace or repair equipment, with the goal of improving electricity reliability and safety, said an Elexicon statement.
It advised residents to make arrangements ahead of time if you:
Are in life support or require a medical device supported by electricity. Speak with your medical services provider for more assistance.
- Have computer equipment.
- Have an electric sump pump.
- Have an electric garage door opener.
- Have a security company monitoring your home or business.
- Have smoke and carbon monoxide alarms electronically connected to your home’s power supply without battery backup.
To learn more about the outage or get Elexicon contact information, review the Elexicon Energy notice.