Oshawa Power encourages customers to be prepared in the event of power outages
OSHAWA, ON – Monday, January 17, 2017 – The weather forecast from Environment Canada for Oshawa PUC Networks Inc. is includes the possibility of Freezing Rain accumulation of 2 to 5 mm on untreated surfaces for the Oshawa service area starting on Tuesday morning continuing through to Wednesday morning. Oshawa PUC Networks Inc. will continue to monitor storm models and weather forecasts and is preparing for the forecasted branches or electrical wires that could break under the weight of ice, by ensuring line crews and staff are available to respond. Oshawa PUC Networks Inc. will optimize the electrical distribution system prior to the Freezing Rain as a mitigation strategy. Our Emergency Response Team has met to prepare for possible outages in Oshawa.
Oshawa PUC Networks Inc. is encouraging customers to be prepared for power outages before the power goes out. Emergency Management Ontario and local emergency responders recommend that residents prepare and plan to be self-sufficient for 72 hours in an emergency situation. Please make sure that you have flashlights and batteries available. Do not use charcoal or a gas barbecue, camping heating equipment or portage generators indoors as they produce deadly carbon monoxide gas. Down hydro lines are considered live, contact our 24/7 telephone number (905) 723-4623 and refer to outage maps on our website at www.oshawapower.ca/outages. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook @oshawapower for updates.
Before you leave home, please do a walkthrough of your home or business just as you would when going on vacation and make sure all appliances are turned off such as stoves, ovens, coffeemakers, etc.
Stay safe and informed
Just like you, we’re keeping a close eye on the weather. We’re ready to respond if it causes damage and outages in the Oshawa area. Whenever severe weather threatens, it’s important to stay safe and informed.
Quote from Roger Ersil, Manager Metering and Operations, “Our systems have been checked and we are ready to detect and respond to power outages.”
