Planned power outage to affect CFB Kingston and Barriefield Village areas

Two outages set for Monday

Utilities Kingston is notifying electricity customers in the CFB Kingston and Barriefield Village areas about a planned power outage tomorrow (Monday, March 10). 

The outage, affecting around 560 customers, is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements at the local substation.

There will be two 30-minute outages: the first at 5:30 a.m. and the second between 3 and 4 p.m.

The planned outage is required to install new overhead electrical distribution lines and equipment for Kingston Hydro Corporation. 

For safety reasons, the equipment must be de-energized to complete the work.

A map of the affected area is available here.  

Customers can find specific locations by clicking on "Schedule | Map or List."

From the City of Kingston:

Preparing for the outage 

Residents are encouraged to take the following steps:  

• Ensure appliances, such as stoves, are turned off.
• Fully charge cellphones and extended battery packs. 
• Keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Use a cooler with ice for items needed during the outage.
• Plan ahead and consider a source of backup power for important systems, like sump pumps. 
• Do not use a propane barbeque, camp stove or portable standby generator indoors. They can generate dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Your carbon monoxide detector may not work in an outage.
• If you plan to use a generator, remember to use it in a dry area outdoors away from any open windows, doors and vents. Visit the Electrical Safety Authority at esasafe.com for more tips. 

For those relying on electrically powered medical equipment, consider having the following: 

• A backup phone that does not require electricity.
• An uninterruptable power supply (UPS), connected at all times.
• Backup generation available.
• Alternative arrangements in place, such as staying with family or friends.  

Utilities Kingston apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the outage. These upgrades are vital for maintaining a reliable and safe electricity service in our community. 

For more information, please visit UtilitiesKingston.com or contact customer service at 613-546-1181, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

About the City of Kingston 

Kingston's vision of being a smart, livable and leading city is fast becoming reality. History and innovation thrive in our dynamic city located along the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, an easy travel distance from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, in the heart of eastern Ontario. With a stable and diversified economy that includes global corporations, innovative startups and all levels of government, Kingston's high quality of life offers access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.