Councillor Castro Liu - Community Update - May 22, 2022
Ward 3 Residents,
Hope everyone is safe.
Southern Ontario including Richmond Hill experienced severe weather yesterday. As a result, Staff are continuing with storm cleanup. Priority is removing felled trees and debris from roads, sidewalks and blocked driveways. To report downed trees/debris on public property, please call 905-771-8800 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or online service request https://accessrh.richmondhill.
For power outage 1-833-253-2872 or monitor http://alectrautilities.com for updates.
If you see downed power lines or broken equipment, do not go near it. Stay back at least 10m (30 feet) and call 911. Alectra crews worked tirelessly overnight to get many customers back up and running, but there is still significant work to be done.
Thank you for your patience. If possible, please check up on your neighbours and friends.
Please see below latest news release for an updated summary of the situation in York Region.
Press Release
Alectra Utilities has deployed dozens of powerline maintainers and forestry crews to restore service to approximately 119,000 customers who were without power at the height of the storm. Powerlines, transformers, and poles across the Alectra service territory were damaged due to high winds that moved quickly across the province yesterday afternoon.
Most outages are now concentrated in York and Peel regions. As of 10:00 a.m., approximately 24,000 customers in Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Brampton, Mississauga, Hamilton, and Guelph area were without power.
Alectra crews have been busy overnight restoring power to thousands of homes and businesses. Alectra anticipates that service will be restored to most remaining customers throughout Sunday. Service restoration times will be provided as crews assess the damage in hard hit neighbourhoods.
Those who are still without power are encouraged to check on neighbours who may require assistance. Customers can get updates on the company’s power restoration effort by following the Alectra Twitter channel @AlectraNews.
Refrigerated food should be checked if power has been out for a lengthy period. We recommend avoiding opening your refrigerator or freezer doors unless necessary. Keep them closed as much as possible to prevent cold air from escaping. Learn more about 'food safety in an emergency' here https://inspection.canada.ca/
Stay safe and have an enjoyable long weekend.
Regards,
Councillor Castro Liu, Ward 3
City of Richmond Hill
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4
T: 905 771 5497 | F: 905 771 2500 | e: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.