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Hydro One prepares to respond to power outages as a potentially damaging ice storm approaches parts of Ontario
Hydro One prepares to respond to power outages as a potentially damaging ice storm approaches par...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Hydro One prepares to respond to power outages as a potentially damaging ice storm approaches parts of Ontario\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n -Possible freezing rain accumulation followed by high winds-\n \n \n \n \n \n TORONTO\n \n \n ,\n \n \n Feb. 22, 2023\n \n \n /CNW/ - Hydro One crews, damage assessors and support staff are preparing to respond to power outages as a potentially damaging ice storm is forecasted to pass through southwest and southern\n \n Ontario\n \n later today, followed by high winds on Thursday.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \"By using the data from our outage predication tool, we're getting our crews and support staff in position to respond to any outages caused by this potentially damaging ice storm,\" said\n \n Chong Kiat Ng\n \n , Vice President, Distribution, Hydro One. \"We understand that electricity is critical to energizing life for Ontarians. That's why we plan and prepare for severe weather events so that we can quickly and safely restore power to our customers.\"\n \n \n Hydro One has a number of innovative\n \n \n outage tools\n \n \n available for customers to report power outages and easily access updates when and how they want. Customers can report outages by texting 92887 (WATTS), through the company's outage map and app, or by calling 1-800-434-1235.\n \n \n If outages occur, an estimated time of restoration will be determined for each outage once damage has been assessed by our crews. Hydro One's outage tools are updated every 10 minutes as information comes in from crews on the ground.\n \n \n \n Emergency preparedness kit\n \n \n \n Hydro Ones encourages customers to be prepared in case of an extended power outage with an emergency kit. Here's what to include:\n \n \n \n Water and food that won't spoil for all family members, including pets\n \n \n A manual can opener\n \n \n Windup or battery-powered flashlight and radio\n \n \n Extra batteries\n \n \n Cash\n \n \n First aid kit and medical items\n \n \n Blankets\n \n \n...