Nova Scotia Power is Activating its Emergency Operations Centre

Halifax, NS – Nova Scotia Power is activating its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at 8 o’clock tomorrow morning (Monday, February 23) ahead of the next winter storm. Heavy snow and high winds are expected to impact the province throughout the day.

“We’ve been monitoring the forecasts and have crews positioned across Nova Scotia ready to respond in the event of outages,” said Charlene MacMullin, Nova Scotia Power Storm Lead.

This mix of weather can impact the power system by weighing down trees and branches on power lines. The high winds can also create unsafe working conditions for power line technicians, slowing restoration efforts when they reach 80 km an hour.

“The Emergency Operations Centre brings employees from all parts of the company together in one place to coordinate our storm response,” said MacMullin. The team will also be working closely with the Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office (EMO).” 

Outage Information

We do our best to give an estimate of when the power will be restored and once our crews get to the site and assess what’s going on those estimates are updated. Customers can report outages and get the latest information and estimated restoration times online at outagemap.nspower.ca or by calling 1-877-428-6004.

Quick Facts

• High winds can bring trees and branches down onto power lines.
• When wind reaches 80 km/hr, it isn’t safe for powerline technicians to work from the buckets.
• Heavy, wet snow can weigh down trees and branches causing them to come into contact with power lines, break poles, and/or damage equipment.
• If a customer’s electrical equipment is damaged, such as a meter mast, they’ll need a certified electrician to make repairs before we can safely restore power.

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About Nova Scotia Power 

Nova Scotia Power has had a presence in communities across Nova Scotia for over a century. As the primary electricity provider in the province, the company is regulated by the Nova Scotia Energy Board and provides generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power to approximately 550,000 customers. This includes residential, commercial, and industrial customers. With more than 2,200 dedicated employees, the team at Nova Scotia Power works every day to provide safe, reliable service to customers in every corner of the province. Their focus is on engaging with communities about the important work being done to meet the evolving energy needs of Nova Scotians while supporting the exciting growth and development in the region. Learn more at nspower.ca. 

Media Contact
Jacqueline Foster, Senior Communications Advisor 
news@nspower.ca | 902-233-6015