😡Thousands of residents in Quebec are without power after a snowstorm.
😫Power outages are a recurring problem in the area, causing frustration among residents.
🌲The power outage in Violet Horvath's neighborhood was caused by a large tree that was uprooted by strong winds.
💡Hydro Quebec aims to reduce the number of power outages by investing in the distribution network and vegetation control.
⚡️Most affected households are expected to have power restored by the end of the day.
Why are power outages so common in Quebec?
—Power outages in Quebec are often caused by weather conditions, including strong winds and falling trees.
How long has Violet Horvath been without electricity?
—Violet Horvath has been without electricity since Thursday afternoon.
What is Hydro Quebec doing to address power outages?
—Hydro Quebec is investing more in the distribution network and vegetation control to reduce the number of power outages.
When does Hydro Quebec aim to reduce the number of outages by?
—Hydro Quebec aims to reduce the number of outages by 35% over the next 7 to 10 years.
When are most affected households expected to have power restored?
—Most affected households are expected to have power restored by the end of the day.
00:02Power outage started around noon yesterday.
00:06Power went out again at 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon.
00:10Thousands of residents are still without power in Quebec after the snowstorm.
00:17Violet Horvath, a resident of do desmo, has been off the grid since Thursday afternoon.
00:23Violet Horvath expresses frustration with the recurring power outages.
00:41The ice storm one year ago left over a million Hydro Quebec customers without power.
01:35The power outage in Horvath's neighborhood was caused by a large tree uprooted by strong winds.
02:10Hydro Quebec aims to reduce the number of power outages by 35% over the next 7 to 10 years.
