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Stormy Weather

3 most common mistakes during stormy weather

Most Common Mistakes / Did you know? / Safety Tips

PORTABLE EMERGENCY GENERATORS

PORTABLE EMERGENCY GENERATORS

What is the Risk –

Portable generators can pose serious electrical safety hazards if connected or used incorrectly.

How to Avoid Risk –

Look Out! Ontario’s Electrical Safety Code requires generators be connected to wiring systems through an approved transfer device. This device prevents utility power from entering your home when a generator is in use; and prevents generator power from flowing back onto the utility system.

ONLY USE PRODUCTS APPROVED BY A RECOGNIZED  CERTIFICATION AGENCY.

FLOODING

FLOODING

What is the Risk –

Energized wiring and electrical equipment.

How to Avoid Risk –

Flood waters can damage electrical equipment. In the event of a flood assume electrical equipment is unsafe, and contact a licensed electrical contractor.

IF FLOOD WATER HAS RISEN ABOVE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS OR POWER CORDS, DISCONNECT THE POWER - IF THE ELECTRICAL MAIN PANEL IS IN THE FLOODED AREA CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY TO DISCONNECT POWER.

DOWNED POWERLINES

DOWNED POWERLINES

What is the Risk –

Downed powerlines may be live!

How to Avoid Risk –

Stay away! The ground around downed powerlines (up to 35 feet) may be energized. Don't clear storm debris until power is disconnected, or powerlines repaired.

In the event of a powerline emergency call 911.

11% of powerline fatalities from 1998 to 2006 involved motor vehicles. Stay in your vehicle until help arrives. If there is an immediate fire danger jump out of the vehicle landing with your feet together, don’t touch the ground or the vehicle at the same time. Shuffle away keeping your feet together and on the ground at all times.
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