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Vegetation – Pruning and Other Work – Hydro-Québec – Map and Schedule 2023 and 2024
Preventing blackouts – Why Hydro-Québec clears wires near trees
Every year, more than 40% of power outages are caused by falling
caused by falling branches or trees on distribution lines.
distribution lines. During major weather events
this proportion rises to over 70% in wooded areas.
To reduce the number of such outages, Hydro-Québec clears the wires
that Hydro-Québec clears medium-voltage wires from trees and
trees and branches that come too close to them. This work
also helps protect the network and reduce the risk of fire and
and reduce the risk of fire and serious electrical shock.
Consult our tool to check if work is planned in your area
in your area (follow the link on this page):
Bilingual Status
Arundel acts to retain bilingual status
Update – December 12, 2022 – Bilingual Status | The Municipality of Arundel is proud to announce that it has received confirmation from the Office québécois de la langue française that its bilingual status is maintained.
