Bangor Hydro Power Outage Update November 1 – 4 PM
Here's the latest power outage update, as of 4 PM on November 1st. The winds have died down now in the Bangor area, but there are still high wind warnings in effect until 8 PM tonight. Remember, avoid contact with ANY downed power line!
To see the live outage map from Bangor Hydro Electric Company, click HERE
Description of Event: | High Winds and Wind Gusts | |
| Estimated Number of Meters Affected: | 4273 | |
| Aroostook: | 0 | |
| Hancock: | 1728 | |
| Northern Penobscot/Piscataquis County: | 670 | |
| Penobscot: | 1102 | |
| Washington: | 773 | |
| Restoration Details: | Bangor Hydro crews continue to work to restore power this afternoon after strong winds brought down power lines and tree limbs starting late this morning. Outages are scattered across most of Bangor Hydro service territory and crews expect to work until tomorrow morning getting all service restored. The operations team is continuing to monitor the storm closely and will adjust crew assignments accordingly. About 1800 Maine Public Service customers in the Ashland area were affected by outages this afternoon for about two hours, but all service in that area has been restored. Customers are reminded to avoid coming in contact with fallen power lines and trees near or touching them. Generators and alternate heat sources should be used in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines. | |
| Other Related Information: | Customers may report outages or ask questions by calling our Customer Service Center at Bangor Hydro at 1-800-440-1111 and Maine Public Service at 877-655-4448. | |
| Estimated Time of Service Restoration: | Restoration times will vary depending on location. Specific restoration times are available through the live outage map at bangorhydro.com. Some customers will be without power over night. | |
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