This affected neighbourhoods between North Service Road and Dundas on either side of North Service Rd., east of Brant to the other side of Guelph Line and Guelph Line and Dundas area, to the south in the Headon Road / Palmer Drive area.
Initially 5,200 customers were affected at the dinner hour and at 8:30 pm, 3,700 customers remained without power.
The Firefighters were called in to put out the fire, Hydro crews responded immediately to repair the damage to the hydro poles and transformer and the Police had to manage the intersections without power to the stop lights.
My family spent the evening playing cards by candlelight while I tweeted out information as I received it.
What should you do if you are without power?
- Check with your neighbours to see whether it’s an individual outage or your street.
- If it’s your street do not call Hydro, they will know that there is a problem. Only call if it’s an individual home outage.
- Look outside and see if there is any danger around you.
- Check the Burlington Hydro website or look on Twitter for regular updates and notifications from the appropriate authorities (Police, Fire, Hydro or the City).
- If you have an emergency situation that you cannot handle yourself, phone the appropriate authority or dial 311 or 911 for advice.
- Avoid opening your fridge and freezer, as it will stay colder much longer.
- Check on your neighbours to see if they are okay, especially elderly or disabled people.
How to prepare for an Emergency?
- Keep an emergency kit on hand. The Halton Region has a wonderful emergency kit available for sale that includes a wind up phone and radio. Please visit their website: Family Emergency Go-Kit
- Keep blankets, batteries, flashlights and/or non perishable food available.
- Invest in a good battery operated lamp.
- Generators are a good investment.
- Keep extra drinking water on hand, enough for 3 days.
- Know where the designated shelters are. In Ward Six Hayden School is a designated location.
- Keep back up batteries charged. Check them on a regular basis.
Take Caution:
- If using candles do not leave them unattended, candles that are contained in a non flammable container are much safer.
- Ensure your fireplace can be operated safely. Keep the chimney cleaned and free from debris. Do not leave your fireplace unattended especially if you have not used it in a while.
- Conserve your power by turning off electronic battery operated devices to help the battery last longer.
Stay safe all year round.
Blair
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