Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeStorm - Unspecified / Other
PlaceChristmas Island NS
Event Start DateDecember 25, 2016
Event End DateDecember 25, 2016
CommentsChristmas Island NS, December 25, 2016. Residents of Christmas Island were left without power on Christmas morning due to a strong windstorm that blew in early in the morning. There were 21 reported power outages in the region affecting 3,346 customers in total (approximately 10,038 individuals). Power outages were reported as early as 5 am, with more power outages occurring periodically throughout the day. Areas affected by the power outages included Beaver Cove, Barrachois, French Vale, Bramber, Digby, Port Hawkesbury, Lower Sackville, East River and Mill Cove. Wind warnings were in effect for Sydney Metro and Cape Bretton county. The strong winds brought rain resulting in some localized flooding. Debris from the wind accompanied by the rain created poor driving conditions throughout the province. Nearly all power was restored later in the evening.
FatalitiesUnknown
Injured / InfectedUnknown
EvacuatedUnknown
Estimated Total Cost$0
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected10038
MagnitudeUnknown