Update on Evacuated Nations, Tuesday, October 22nd

Manitoba Hydro – 21 First Nations affected by the October 11^thsnow storm power outages, 18 First Nations restored, 2 First Nations partially restored. 3 First Nations are still without power: Lake St. Martin First Nation, Little Saskatchewan First Nation, Dauphin River First Nation.

Dauphin River First Nation

• 90 customers affected by power outages.
• 60 poles damaged; damaged plant in a swampy area which impacts access for repair.
• Anchor repairs completed on October 21^st; poles anticipated to be repaired October 22^nd-23^rd; the feeder to the swampy area is not anticipated to be repaired until the end of this week at the earliest.
• Manitoba Hydro has secured a generator to supply temporary power to the community.
• Mechanical issues with the generator prevented restoration on October 21^st. Crews remain on site and are attempting to resolve the issues.
• Manitoba Hydro is hoping to resolve the issues with the generator today (October 22^nd), but it may take longer.

Dauphin River Leadership conducted a helicopter tour of the community and extensive damage on Monday, October 21^st. The Manitoba Hydro crews are being sufficient in the work be operated to restore power to the Nation.

Lake Manitoba First Nation

• The community was restored on October 18^th.
• Manitoba Hydro understands the final four customers have been restored, and that the entire community is energized.  This will be confirmed today (October 22^nd). 

Lake St. Martin First Nation

• 187 customers affected by power outages.
• 25 poles (including some pole structures) and 1 transformer requiring repair or replacement.
• 3 poles and 1 km of wire were replaced on October 21^st.
• A diesel generator is on site and being prepared to commission.
• Manitoba Hydro is hoping to have thediesel supply in place by October 23^rd, but it is possible that it will take longer.
• The sewage treatment plant will not be energized until October 25^that the earliest.

Little Saskatchewan First Nation

• Approximately 74 customers without service.
• Approximately 86 poles and 11 transformers requiring repair or replacement.
• The distribution system in Little Saskatchewan is severely damaged.
• Partial Restoration is anticipated to continue through October 26^th.

There has been extensive damage to lines feeding in to the community – additional crews have been deployed. 

Pinaymootang First Nation

• Approximately 382 customers without service.
• 29 poles and 3 transformers that require repair or replacement. 
• Partial restoration has occurred.
• An additional 15 poles were replaced on October 21^st.
• Manitoba Hydro is hoping to have full restoration today, October 22^nd.

AFN Regional Chief Kevin Hart shared next steps moving forward which everything is expedited, the First Nations now seek reimbursements.

Last modified: October 22, 2019