Thousands in Newfoundland without power after wind storm

Residents of Fogo Island, Change Islands, and central Newfoundland faced prolonged power outages after hurricane-force winds exceeding 150 km/h struck early Tuesday, leaving nearly 4,000 Newfoundland Power customers and 1,900 customers of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro without electricity. Despite initial estimates for restoration, issues delayed power return, with residents expressing concerns over safety, especially for the elderly. Isolated communities like St. Brendan’s are particularly vulnerable, with limited access for repair crews. Local officials highlighted ongoing challenges from repeated storms and inadequate cellular service during outages.

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