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Stormy Weather

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Most Common Mistakes / Did you know? / Safety Tips

Downed powerlines may still be energized. Stay up to 35 feet away from downed powerlines, and contact your Local Distribution Company (Electric Utility) to notify them of downed powerlines.

If you are in a vehicle that comes in contact with powerlines, do not leave the vehicle unless you are in immediate danger. If you need to leave the vehicle it is recommended that you jump out of the vehicle landing with your feet together without touching the vehicle and the ground at the same time. You should then shuffle away without raising your feet off the ground – ensuring that your feet are always touching one another.

Portable Emergency Generators, and their components, should be approved by a recognized certification agency. Unapproved products may not meet provincial safety standards. Ensure that your generator includes a transfer device and proper connection cords to protect you, your home, and utility workers. When using portable generators your transfer device will allow you to isolate from the Utility electrical system. A transfer device will ensure that utility power, once re-energized, will not enter your homes electrical system when your generator is in use, and prevent generator power from flowing back onto the Utility system.

Floodwater could be energized if it has risen above electrical outlets or power cords. Contact your Local Distribution Company (Electric Utility) to disconnect the power from outside your home.

Electrical equipment impacted by floodwaters could by damaged and unsafe to use. Ensure electrical installations and appliances have been checked by a licensed electrical contractor prior to use.
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