What is Alectra’s 24/7 line washing and why is it needed?

Crews spray demineralized water on energized lines to remove road-salt residue. Wet salt creates a conductive film, which can let electricity track across insulators and arc, tripping protection. Washing lowers that risk. Expect crews to prioritize feeders with recent alarms, working continuously until contamination falls and reliability stabilizes during this wet-weather window.

Will there be planned or unplanned outages in Vaughan this weekend?

Brief interruptions are possible. Washing can require short service drops, and rain can still trigger arcing until salt is fully cleared. Most events should be short, but timing varies by feeder. Keep devices charged, protect sensitive equipment, and enable alerts. If work is critical, schedule around forecast rain to reduce disruption risk.

How can small businesses prepare for brief power dips?

Test UPS units, enable auto-restart on routers, POS, and servers, and print a quick recovery checklist. Protect key circuits with surge devices, stage flashlights, and keep a hotspot ready. For refrigeration, use temperature logs and avoid frequent door openings. Assign an employee to monitor updates and a second to handle customer notices during restoration.

Where can I track current status and restoration timelines?

Use the Vaughan outage map, Alectra’s outage alerts, and official city channels for updates. Status can change quickly as crews wash multiple feeders. Set push notifications, note your feeder ID if available, and watch for estimated restoration windows. For multi-site operators, keep a shared dashboard so managers can coordinate staffing and deliveries in real time.

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February 20: Alectra 24/7 Washing Blitz to Limit Vaughan Outages

ByDanny Kontos February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

Power outage vaughan risk is elevated this weekend as Alectra Utilities runs a 24/7 power-line washing blitz across Vaughan and parts of York Region. Crews are removing heavy salt that can cause arcing when rain hits insulators. We explain what this means for households, storefronts, and light industrial sites, plus how to limit losses and monitor status. We also outline why maintenance budgets and contractor demand could rise in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, and what investors should watch next.