Drought-stricken branches break off during fall storm, causing power outages across Vancouver Island
NANAIMO — Almost immediately after the sun set on the last day of summer, a fall storm brought some much-needed rain and less-needed wind to Vancouver Island.
BC Hydro’s Ted Olynyk said the transition to fall is a great chance to remind people of the fast-changing weather patterns and its potential repercussions.
“Certainly it’s a reminder, make sure you’re prepared, make sure you’ve got your kit, make sure you know what to do if your power goes out for any period of time.”
Olynyk said about 4,000 customers were without power for periods overnight Sunday and into Monday morning, mostly around the Denman and Hornby Islands, as well as Campbell River and in the Comox Valley.