Hydro One says it’s officially the worst storm they have experienced since 1998.
As day five of restoration work continues, the utility says more than 667,000 customers have been restored.
Officials say crews, contractors and local utility partners continue to work, and through their mutual aid agreements, extra support has been brought in to help in the hardest hit areas.
While today’s weather was favourable, officials say they’re preparing for more freezing rain and wind in central and south western Ontario, with crews continuing to work around the clock until everyone’s power is restored.
Closer to home, power has been restored to most of Manitoulin Island with just one pocket left to repair, near Coburn Island this morning.
