10,000 Customers Still Without Power After High Winds

Strong winds swept through New Brunswick on Dec. 12, leaving approximately 10,000 residents without electricity as of 9 p.m. The storms caused significant damage to trees and power lines, leaving some neighborhoods in Quispamsis, Rothesay, and Saint John without power for several hours.
Utility crews worked throughout the evening to restore service, prioritizing areas with the heaviest damage and coordinating with emergency responders to ensure public safety. Travel was disrupted in many areas due to fallen trees and debris, prompting local authorities to issue warnings for motorists and pedestrians.
NB Power reminded residents to avoid downed lines, use generators safely, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Officials say full restoration could take several more hours in some rural areas, depending on the extent of the damage.