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Grand Bahama Power outages to remain until "all clear" given

Fri, Nov 11th 2022, 10:00 AM
Hurricane Weather

As Tropical Storm Nicole approaches the northern Bahamas, areas in the northern Bahamas are already experiencing power outages.

An update at noon said there were reports of downed power lines and settling of water and fallen trees in East Grand Bahama. Residents have been urged to stay indoors as conditions are not safe.

Due to high winds, gusts and rain, staff of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) and the Grand Bahama Power Company will commence work once the “all clear” has been given.

The Grand Bahama Power Company issued a notice early Wednesday, November 9, advising the public that they are aware of the outages; they will not schedule a “control shutdown” of their system.

The water supply in Grand Bahama and Abaco has been affected due to the power outages in Abaco, and Grand Bahama.

The Grand Bahama Utility Company advised customers that faults at some of their wellfields caused by debris from strong winds also caused loss of power. They are therefore running on backup generator and will provide water for as long as they can safely do so.

Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane upon landfall or shortly after.

Officials continue to advise residents to stay indoors until the all clear is given sometime on Thursday.

 

As Tropical Storm Nicole approaches the northern Bahamas, areas in the northern Bahamas are already experiencing power outages.
An update at noon said there were reports of downed power lines and settling of water and fallen trees in East Grand Bahama. Residents have been urged to stay indoors as conditions are not safe.
Due to high winds, gusts and rain, staff of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) and the Grand Bahama Power Company will commence work once the “all clear” has been given.
The Grand Bahama Power Company issued a notice early Wednesday, November 9, advising the public that they are aware of the outages; they will not schedule a “control shutdown” of their system.
The water supply in Grand Bahama and Abaco has been affected due to the power outages in Abaco, and Grand Bahama.
The Grand Bahama Utility Company advised customers that faults at some of their wellfields caused by debris from strong winds also caused loss of power. They are therefore running on backup generator and will provide water for as long as they can safely do so.
Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane upon landfall or shortly after.
Officials continue to advise residents to stay indoors until the all clear is given sometime on Thursday.
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