TIMMINS - With the power out across the city, police are asking people not to call emergency lines about it.
Timmins Police has issued a notice saying it's aware of this morning's outage and is monitoring the situation to ensure public safety.
SEE: Hydro's out across Timmins and area
They are asking people to not call 9-1-1 or the non-emergency line to report it.
"These lines must remain open for emergencies that require immediate police, fire, or medical response," said police in a news release.
If you are experiencing an outage, police say to contact your hydro provider.
In Timmins, the power went out around 6:15 a.m. today.
The outage is city-wide and is affecting other areas of the region as well. The current estimated time of restoration is 9:30 to 9:45 a.m.
