Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the City of Ottawa due to an upcoming spring storm bringing freezing rain, which may cause power outages.
If you lose power, here are some quick tips to stay safe:
- Listen to a battery powered radio to follow the news.
- Stay away from loose or dangling wires
- Turn off all lights, unplug appliances and electronics
- Use flashlights instead of candles
- If the doors are kept closed, food in freezers will keep for 24 to 48 hours without power, and food in refrigerators will keep for up to four hours.
- If your house has a sump pump that does not have a backup power supply, clear valuables from the basement in case flooding occurs
More helpful tips are available here.