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Hydro One urges customers in southern and central Ontario to prepare for potential power outages and the risk of localized flooding
Hydro One urges customers in southern and central Ontario to prepare for potential power ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Hydro One urges customers in southern and central Ontario to prepare for potential power outages and the risk of localized flooding\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 weather expected in regions of the province this week-\n \n \n \n \n TORONTO\n \n ,\n \n Sept. 21, 2021\n \n /CNW/ - Hydro One is encouraging customers in southern and central Ontario to prepare for another round of severe thunderstorms and high winds, which could cause power outages and localized flooding over the next few days. Since July, more than 353,000 customers in these areas have been affected by power outages following six severe weather events.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Based on Hydro One's outage prediction tool, crews are being positioned in areas that will be the hardest hit, so they're ready to assess damage and quickly and safely restore power to customers. If outages occur, customers can report their outage by texting WATTS,\n \n online\n \n , or by calling 1-800-434-1235.\n \n \n Customers can also use the company's outage map or app to find up-to-date information about their outage or register to receive our\n \n Outage Alerts\n \n .\n \n \n \n Emergency preparedness kit\n \n \n Hydro One encourages customers to always be prepared for potential extended outages by having an emergency kit restocked and ready at home. 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 Batteries and extended battery chargers\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, 1-800-434-1235\n \n \n Fully charged cell-phone or have at least one corded phone at home; a cordless phone will not work in a power outage\n \n \n \n Keep your emergency kit in a backpack and make sure everyone in your home knows where to find it.\n \n \n \n What to do if you experience flooding...