It was a very busy two weeks for, not only NB Power crews, but for other linesman from Quebec, PEI and Nova Scotia, as they worked long hours to get the lights back on, after last month’s major ice storm.
Over 130, 000 residents were left without power at the height of the storm, but despite some frustrations, NB Power spokesperson Deborah Nobes says they were very supportive.
“A lot of support for our crews, and we want to thank them for that, because we think our crews are awesome too. It’s been not a great time, but it’s been really impressive and inspirational to see how people really work together to support one another. Hundreds of volunteers came forward to serve meals and look after each others neighbours.”
Ice Storm 2017 – A thank you to our customers: https://t.co/pNKAPp4Zv4 pic.twitter.com/ghrbTvh7Rm
— NB Power (@NB_Power) February 7, 2017
The provincial government will be doing a review of all of the emergency response teams who worked during the ice storm, and Nobes says NB Power will be taking part in that, “We keep really good records and notes, and we make sure we can improve as we go through the event, but we also have a really good conversation on what we can do better next time.”
The hardest hit region was the Acadian Peninsula, where some residents were without power for around ten days.
NB Power crews are currently watching closely as another system moves into our region tonight. and that is expected to bring snow, ice pellets and freezing rain.
Crews are resting up & we’re closely monitoring the next weather system expected to bring freezing rain & wet snow to #NB Tues into Wed.
— NB Power (@NB_Power) February 7, 2017
