: WINTER POWER failures ‘are a fact of life for thou- sands of Canadians. In most parts of the country, there is the possibility that an ice storm, blizzard, or prolonged cold spell will temporarily knock out the electricity in your home or of- fice. ; : A power. outage, if it happens. _.in sub-zero temperatures, can turn - a minor inconvenience into’ an. . emergency’ if your home or ‘workplace is without heat for a _prolonged period. People can become’ severely chilled, water. pipes and other plumbing can freeze and walls and he founcations can crack. 1 from “Emergency Preparedness ~ Canada™ (EPC), . the federal gov- “ernment. organization. responsible “for, promoting. preparedness. for mergencies of all kinds: | If a storm during a.cold spell is - predicted, lay'in.a supply of food :: and other necessities. Chances are, if the power is out; grocery stores, gas Stations and: other ocal Sere vices will also be closed.” **: ° Have flashlights, lanterns, can- idles“ “and. matches “or “other. “ emergency.» ‘lighting » stored . inj a’. handy: place.’ Make’ sure you. have fresh; batierie for following is some advice ' the building by taking the follow- flashlights wand op ° [If you: have’ a ‘wood-burning "). stove...or ‘fireplace, keep: a good supply of fuel on hand, . © Make suré any emergency heat- er, stove, or gas. barbecue’ you use . socks ‘and mittens. doors and windows will ‘retain some heat for several hours. e If you have a standby heating unit, turn it on before the building gets too cold. Jf the unit must be vented to the same chimney flue as the furnace, switch the furnace off before disconnecting the fur. nace flue. © As soon as the building begins to cool off, put on 4 hat, extra “add extra outer. wear or’a pair of . coveralls as insulation. : ® Do not drink alcohol. It will not warm you up. In the bitter cold, it lowers’ the body temperature. Never use a chareoal barbecue in- doors. . Hf it-is too, cold to stay in the house and you decide to leave, or are ordered to’ evacuate, protect ing precautions: Turn off the water main 1 where it enters the house. Protect - the valve, inlet pipe and. meter or pump. with blankets, or insulation . material. Open ali; water. taps . in =the house, ‘including the drain 0 on a the. “Ingredients ' 24 ounces TSP 2 V2 ounces of Borax _, Tefrigerators, res” water heater, and flush ‘toilets several times. | Check. operating manual - for dishwasher, washing machine and other appliances using water for draining or ‘frost-protection in- structions. ‘ Horizorital water supply lines” that might not drain when valves are open should be ait-blown with a tire pump.. e Replace the furnace flue (if you ° removed it) and turn off the fuel’. to the standby heating untiz. e Turn on the water supply. 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