Tens of thousands of Nova Scotia Power customers remain without electricity Monday afternoon after a dumping of heavy wet snow hit the province, Sunday night.
Schools and highways were closed earlier in the day and as of 7:30 p.m., roughly 30,000 customers remain in the dark.
According to Nova Scotia Power’s website, outages remain scattered all across the province, with Bridgewater being one of the areas it the hardest.
Comfort Centres in that area include:
- Lunenburg Fire Dept – The centre is expected to remain open until power has been restored. Address: 25 Medway Street, Lunenburg
- Italy Cross Fire Dept – Opening tonight, Monday 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Address: 17722 Hwy-103, Italy Cross
- Walden Fire Dept – The outside tap is available if anyone needs water. If anyone needs hall access for devices or to cook, send a message through messenger, or call the answering service (902) 543-8650. Address: 3884 Woodstock Road, Walden
- Tri-District Fire Dept – Opening tonight, Monday, January 19 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Address: 3785 Highway 325, Newcombville
- NEW Hebbville Fire Dept – Opening tonight, Monday, January 19 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Address: 215 Century Drive, Hebbville
- Comfort Centre closing:
- Lunenburg Fire Dept – The centre is expected to remain open until power has been restored. Address: 25 Medway Street, Lunenburg
In Halifax, the overnight parking ban remains in effect between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.
There are comfort centre in the Halifax area open as well.
