Moonsoonee
© Theresa/The Weather NetworkMoosonee, Ontario, January 16, 2011
Cold dips to - 40C amidst prolonged power outage

Moonsoonee - A state of emergency has been declared in a remote northern Ontario town to deal with a prolonged power outage, as temperatures loom around -40C.

The power has been out since about 3 a.m. Saturday in Moosonee on the James Bay Coast, and officials say it is unknown when power will be restored. A state of emergency was declared at about 10 a.m.

Food, water and warmth is being provided at a college campus in town. Matters are made worse, as there is a boil water advisory for residents.

Moosonee is a remote northern town of about 3,500 people.