Nearly 1,500 residents in Essex County are without electricity, according to Hydro One. The utility company reported the widespread outage on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at approximately 3:51 PM EDT.
Outage Details
Hydro One crews have been dispatched to assess the situation and begin restoration efforts. The cause of the outage is still under investigation, and no estimated time for power restoration has been provided. Affected areas include several communities across Essex County, with residents urged to prepare for an extended outage.
Safety Precautions
Hydro One advises customers to treat all downed power lines as live and dangerous. Residents should report any hazards by calling 911 or Hydro One's emergency line. The company also recommends unplugging electronics to prevent damage from power surges when electricity is restored.
This outage comes amid a period of stable weather in the region, leading officials to suspect a technical issue rather than a weather-related cause. Further updates will be provided as crews assess the damage.
