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Stormy Weather

Safety Tips

Most Common Mistakes / Did you know? / Safety Tips

In the event of a storm:

Beware of downed powerlines, they may still be energized. Stay up to 35 feet away from these lines, and contact your Local Distribution Company (Electric Utility) to report downed powerlines.

If your vehicle 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.

Ensure portable emergency generators, and their components, are approved by a recognized certification agency. Unapproved products may not meet provincial safety standards.

Ensure your generator installation includes a transfer device and proper connection cords to protect you, your home, and utility workers.

A licensed electrical contractor can assist in defining your electrical installation requirements. Generator installations should be inspected by the Electrical Safety Authority.

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

Ensure electrical installations and appliances have been checked by a licensed electrical contractor prior to use.
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