Utility Poles Down on Old Malone
Written by Jeremy Zafran on 3 February 2023
The inclement weather has created havoc in the community as high-tension wires are down with utility poles down on Old Malone Highway. 1 823 customers in the community are currently without electricity. Kyle Zachary is a spokesperson with the Kahnàwake Peacekeepers:
“Several utility poles have fallen in the area of the Old Malone Highway, in front of Village Variety. There are high tension wires and those have fallen as well. The area is extremely dangerous it’s been closed off by officers. Power is going to be cut to the area, it’s very possible that it’s already been cut. Letting the community know to stay away from the area, it’s very dangerous. Warm zones are in the process of being established for people who have lost power.”
Kahnàwake Public safety and KSS continue to seek ‘warm zones’ for those without power. The MCK saying that the White House and the 207 Longhouse will be 2 of those shelters with Ratsénhaienhs Cody Diabo saying that you should contact the PK’s at 450-632-6505 prior to heading to either shelter. KSS along with the MCK are suggesting you continue to monitor their social media sites, Kahnàwake 911 and your community radio station K1037 to keep you up-to-date on the situation in the community.
This is a developing story.
