June 23, 2013 12:33 AM
Power outage update #16
Banff, AB -- 12:23 am, June 23:
Banff residents should prepare for a sustained power outage. Please conserve water.
The Lake Minnewanka dam has not been compromised.
The TransAlta power generating station supplying power to the Town of Banff has failed. TransAlta staff are on scene and are working to rectify the situation. Town of Banff staff are also responding. Please follow @Banff_Town on twitter for updates.
Internet access and phone service may be lost during this event. Please restrict cell phone usage to not overload the system.
Please conserve water during this time for essential drinking and food prep only.
Do not have showers
Do not wash dishes
Do not water outdoors
Be selective when flushing toilets
Tap water remains safe to drink
With power outage, all traffic control signals are out. Please treat all stoplights as four way stops.
This incident has necessitated an immediate stop to all traffic between Banff and Canmore until further notice.
The Town of Banff will update the situation in two hours unless there is an earlier update
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