Warming shelter opens in Pierrefonds at PCHS as thousands in the borough still left in the dark
Posted April 10, 2023 5:45 pm.
Last Updated April 10, 2023 6:44 pm.
Thousands are still dealing with power outages from the Apr. 5 storm.
For those without power in Montreal’s Pierrefonds on the West Island, the Red Cross is operating a warming shelter at Pierrefonds Community High School.
People can spend the night or just use the facilities, WiFi and more amid the power outages.
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(Photo Credit: Alyssia Rubertucci, CityNews)
Meghan Lang-Sabourin has been staying at her grandparent’s home since the ice storm because her home hasn’t had power. On Monday, she was in the gym of PCHS, working on her laptop.
“I have school projects that needs to be done for this week and I could use the internet here since I have none at home,” she said.
Meghan Lang-Sabourin using the WiFi at PCHS, five days after the storm. (Photo Credit: Alyssia Rubertucci, CityNews)
Like many, Lang-Sabourin is patiently waiting for power to be restored and has one hope.
“That it comes back soon.”
Her message to those who got power back or who never lost it: “Be thankful, a good amount of people that are struggling without power.”
For more on resources available in Pierrefonds-Roxboro, head to the borough’s website.
