Planned Hydro One Power Outage Update (Thursday, October 22, 2026)

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The Municipality of Centre Hastings is advising residents of a planned Hydro One power outage scheduled for Saturday, October 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Hydro One crews will be installing a new power line to improve system reliability and increase electrical capacity for the area. As a result, more than 11,000 customers in the region will experience a temporary power interruption, including customers in Centre Hastings and surrounding communities.

Affected Areas

• Belleville
• Centre Hastings
• Corbyville
• Foxboro
• Frankford
• Hungerford
• Madoc
• Plainfield
• Roslin
• Sidney
• Stirling
• Stirling-Rawdon
• Thurlow
• Tyendinaga

Hydro One has notified affected customers through automated phone calls and text messages. Residents can also view outage details and updates through the Hydro One Outage Map or by calling 1-888-664-9376.

Be Prepared

Residents are encouraged to take the following steps before the outage:

✅ Ensure appliances, including stoves, are turned off.
✅ Fully charge cell phones, tablets, and other essential devices.
✅ Use a battery-powered alarm clock or charged cellphone for alarms.
✅ Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.
✅ Have a cooler and ice available for items needed during the outage.
✅ If your water service may be affected, fill containers with drinking and cooking water in advance.
✅ If using a generator, operate it outdoors in a dry area, away from windows, doors, and vents.

Safety First

Please plan ahead and prepare for the temporary interruption. These upgrades will help ensure a more reliable electrical system for our community in the future.

For additional information, visit hydroone.com/outages or call 1-888-664-9376.

Municipality of Centre Hastings
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