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Hydro One urges Ontarians in flood prone areas to safeguard their homes against flooding
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Hydro One urges Ontarians in flood prone areas to safeguard their homes against 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 - Active flood warnings for\n \n Parry Sound\n \n ,\n \n North Bay\n \n ,\n \n Mattawa\n \n ,\n \n Pembroke\n \n ,\n \n Kemptville\n \n , the Rideau Valley, Mississippi Valley and the South Nation River area -\n \n \n \n \n \n TORONTO\n \n \n ,\n \n \n May 2, 2023\n \n \n /CNW/ - With active flood warnings in parts of the province and rain in the forecast for much of this week, Hydro One is reminding Ontarians that live in flood prone areas about the importance of preparing their homes, the steps to take if flooding occurs and how to prepare for an extended emergency.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \"We are monitoring rising water levels across the communities we serve and are ready to support our customers so they can stay safe and protect their homes,\" said\n \n Teri French\n \n , Executive Vice President, Operations and Customer Experience, Hydro One. \"We care deeply about our communities and recognize the devastating affect flooding can have on our lives. We will always be there for our customers during challenging times.\"\n \n \n \n Move water away from your home\n \n \n \n Hydro One encourages residents to keep water away from their home by removing debris from gutters, eavestroughs and downspouts. Residents should also inspect the foundation of their home for any cracks that may need to be repaired. If you have a sump pump, maintain it regularly so it's ready if you need it and consider a backup power source, such as a battery or generator.\n \n \n \n Water and electricity do not mix\n \n \n \n If flooding occurs at home and water starts to reach electrical outlets, baseboard heaters or furnace, residents should call their electricity utility to have power safely turned off. Residents should not enter any flooded areas, such as the basement, until power is disconnected.\n \n \n \n Restock your emergency kit\n \n \n \n It is critical to...