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Hydro One prepares to respond to power outages in southern and central Ontario as potentially damaging summer storm develops
Hydro One prepares to respond to power outages in southern and central Ontario as potenti...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Hydro One prepares to respond to power outages in southern and central Ontario as potentially damaging summer storm develops\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 -Severe winds forecasted with the potential for isolated tornadoes-\n \n \n \n \n \n TORONTO\n \n \n ,\n \n \n July 20, 2022\n \n \n /CNW/ - Hydro One crews, damage assessors and support staff are preparing to respond to power outages as a potentially damaging summer storm is forecasted for southern and central\n \n Ontario\n \n later today.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \"We're monitoring the weather and using our outage prediction tool to get our crews in position and ready to get the lights back on as quickly and safely as possible for our customers,\" said\n \n David Lebeter\n \n , Chief Operating Officer, Hydro One. \"As we gear up for this storm, customers should prepare for potential power outages and know the easy ways to contact us for the latest restoration information.\"\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 their outage 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 Emergency numbers including Hydro One's emergency line, 1-800-4...