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Over the past several days there are some who do not believe our power companies reply that salt in the fog caused power outages in some local areas.

I believe them.

I recall back in the seventies when I was living in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, we experienced a miniature tornado that caused major damage throughout the Annapolis Valley. It destroyed barns, caused extreme hangar damage at Greenwood and flipped over airplanes at Waterville airport as it cut an irregular swath during its trip through the valley.

Of course the power went off, and as repairs were made to downed lines and power restored, it immediately flashed off again. This went on for many days. It was determined the swirling winds had deposited salt from the Bay of Fundy on many power lines and sub stations, causing 'short circuits' everywhere.

For those of you not famaliar with the Annapolis Valley, it is inland from the Bay of Fundy from approximately 10 to 15 kilometres on average depending on the exact location. No one ever guessed that sea salt could travel that far in the air.

If I recall correctly, water was a long process for removing the salt. Although more expensive, it was aircraft deicing fluid that did the job.

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