Power surges burn Repulse

Steve Mapsalak, the MLA for Akulliq, says Repulse Bay residents are furious over a series of power outages, followed by power surges, that have wreaked havoc with electrical equipment in the community.

“Many of residents told me that they have had household appliances like televisions, stereos, and home computers destroyed by surges in the power. These surges often occur following a power outage when people think it is safe to carry on with their activities,” Mapsalak said.

Mapsalak also complained about a recent power outage that has seen electrical power switched back and forth between two sections of the community.

Ed Picco, the minister responsible for the power corporation responded by saying that the power corporation is not liable for damage caused by power surges.

He also said that a team flown into the community will take a close look at the community’s generator to find out what’s causing the problems.