Hydro One says it has crews locked and loaded to respond to any power outages caused by the high winds expected today along the shorelines of Lake Ontario, Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
The company is urging customers to prepare for potential power outages by restocking their family’s emergency kit and signing up for outage alerts to stay up-to-date if they experience a power outage.
Based on the company’s outage prediction tool and forecasted weather, Hydro One says it has crews in position and ready to assess damage and safely restore power to customers.
Customers can report their power outage online through the company’s outage map and app or by calling 1-800-434-1235.
Here are some things you can include in your family’s emergency preparedness kit:
- Water and food that won’t spoil for all family members, including pets
- A manual can opener
- Windup or battery-powered flashlight and radio
- Batteries and extended battery chargers
- Cash
- First aid kit and medical items
- Blankets
- Emergency numbers including Hydro One’s emergency line, 1-800-434-1235
- Fully charged cellphone and extended battery packs
- Tracking power outages
Be sure to stay clear of any fallen power lines.
If you spot a fallen line, keep at least 10 metres back, even if it does not appear to be live.
Report it to the police and call Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.