ALMOST haif of all
power outages are
caused. by adverse
weather and trecs comi-
ing into contact sith
power lines.

For BC Hydro, public s2ie-
ty during power outages is the

first priority. While the utility
does its best to prevent out-
ages and restore power as
quickly as possible — in fact,
Hydro’s service reliability is
among the best in North
America — power outages can
be more common in the fall
and winter, when we experi-
ence wind and snow storms.

Make sure you’re prepared
for a power outage by follow-
ing these tips:

83 if you have a power outage,
and aren’ sure if BC Hydro is
aware of the outage, call BC
Hydro from anywhere in the
province at 1-888-POWER-
ON (1-888-769-3766),

if you see a downed power

line, call BC Hydro at 1-888-
POWER-ON — (1-88-769-
3766), and report the exact
location;

i keep back at least 10 metres
(33 feet) from the wires or
anything in contact with
them, and warn others of the
danger. Always assume the
hnes are energized;

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@ set aside a place to store
emergency supplies where you
can casily find them in the
dark. Emergency supplies
should include a flashlight,
batteries, candles and candic-
holders, matches, a transistor
radio. and a non-electric
clock;

@ portable stoves, lamps and
other camping equipment can
be useful, but they — along
with their fuels — should be
stored in a shed or garage sep-
arated from the house. Liquid
fuels give off combustible
vapours and should be kepr
outside the honse at all times;

® find out if the power failure ©

is limited to your home. If
vour neigtbour’s power is still
on, check your circuit-breaker
panel or fuse box. When oper-
ating a breaker, remember to
always face away trom the
anel;

switch off all appliances and
tools as power can be restored
more easily by reducing the
load on the electric system.
Also, appliances left on wili
start up automatically when
the power is restored — turn-
ing them off will reduce che
risk of injury, fire, or damage
to sensitive electronic equip-
ment when power returns;
@ don’t open your freezer or
refrigerator unless absolutely
necessary. A full freezer will
keep food frozen for 24 to 48

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hours if the door remains
closed;

don’t use a charcoal or
other outdoor barbecues,
indoors;

@ when operating devices that
use liquid fuel, such as
portable stoves and lamps,
ensure there is adequate venti-
lation;

use proper candichoiders
and never leave lic candles
unattended;

leave one light switch on so
you know when the power is
restored;

home generators can be -
handy but there are hazards of
which you should be aware.
To operate a generator safely, - -
follow the manufacturer's
instructions, connect lights
and appliances directly xo the
generator, not to an existing
clectrical system. If you need: .-

to use extension cords, make |:

sure they are properly rated
and CSA approved.
Remember, any generator |.
connected to Hydro’s electri-
cal ween must be inspected -
by Hydro and the local electri- ©
cal inspector;

# check to make sure your
refrigerator and freezer are
back on, and whether food
has thawed or can be re-
frozen; ms
BB give che electrical system a
chance te stabilize. Turn on.
only the most essentiai_appli-
ances and wait 10 to 15 min-.
utes before reconnecting the -
others; . ;
reset clocks and’ check any
automatic timers and alarms; *
restock your emergency”
supplies cupboard. .

For more information on ...

electrical safety or other ener-
gy-related issues, or for copies
of relevant brochures such as _
Your Guide to: Protecting
Home Electronic Equipment -
and Prepare Now. for.-an

‘Earthquake in B.C., call. BC.

Hydro. at 1-890-BC

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