Power Failures

August 14th, 2003 - A massive power outage forces local industries to initiate emergency procedures to safely shutdown operations.

After the August 14, 2003 blackout we learned that major power failures can occur at any time of the year - winter or summer.  Depending on the season, your response to a power failure may be very different. However, there are some basic preparations that can be applied year-round.  

Please click on the PDF file below to learn how to prepare for power failures.

Winter_Power_Failures.pdf

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation website provides information about power failures and preparing your home accordingly.

Keeping Food Safe

Open up the .pdf file below to learn how to keep food safe during a power outage.

Keeping_food_safe_during_a_power_failure.pdf

Safe Drinking Water During a Power Outage

Open the .pdf file below to learn about safe water during a power outage.

safe_drinking_water_during_a_power_failure.pdf

How to Prepare Baby Formula During a Power Outage

Open the .pdf file below to learn how to prepare baby formula during a power outage.

how_to_prepare_baby_formula_during_a_power_outage.pdf

Dealing with Extreme Heat

Learn about Extreme Heat events and how to stay healthy.