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WHAT TO DO DURING
A POWER OUTAGE.
STEP
KNOW THE RISKS.
KNOW YOUR REGION.
Although the consequences of di-
sasters can be similar, knowing the risks 'specific to your
region can help you prepare yourself better
STEP Z
MAKE A PLAN.
Every Canadian household needs
an emergency plan. It will help you and
your family know what to do in case of an emergency. Remember,
• your family may not be together when a disaster occurs. Plan
how to meet or contact one another and discuss what you would
do in different situations.
STEP 3
PREPARE A KIT.
In an emergency you will need some
basic supplies. You may need to get by
without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for
at least 72 hours. You may have some of the items already, such as
a flashlight, battery-operatedradio, food, water and blankets. The
key is to make sure they are organizedand easy to find. Would you
be able to find your flashlight in the dark? Make sure everyone in the
household knows where the emergency kit is.
Visit www.redcross.ca for more helpful advice & information
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MEAGAN
INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED
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-Mobile Home Owners-
%) South Street, Goderich
524-9531 524-8376
Fax: 524-4091
GODERICH
HYDRO
West Coast Huron Energy Inc.
64 West Street, Goderich
524.7371
CWK Certified
SHORELINE
WELDING & MACHINE INC.
Welding, CNC Machining, Fabrication & Repait
CNC Plate Cutting, Sandblasting
Tel: (519) 524-7653 Fax: (519) 524-9351
35595B Huron Road, Hwy. 8
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POWER OUTAGES ARE ONE OF THE MOST
COMMON EMERGENCIES IN OUR AREA •
✓Have fresh batteries, a battery operated flashlight and radio
(If you don't have such a radio, go to the car and tune in to a local station)
✓Have a phone that operates without hydro
✓Turn off all tools, appliances and electronic equipment and turn
down thermostats for the home heating to prevent
damage from a power surge when power is restored
✓Turn off all lights, except one inside & one outside, so that both you
and the hydro crews outside know that power has been restored.
✓Don't open your freezer or fridge unless it is absolutely
necessary. A full freezer will keep food frozen for 24 to 36 hours if the
door remains closed.
✓Never use charcoal or gas bbq's, camping heating
equipment or home generators indoors. They give off carbon mon-
oxide. Because you can't smell or see it, carbon monoxide can cause
health problems and is life threatening.
✓Use proper candle holders. Never leave lit candles
unattended. Always extinguish candles before going to bed
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MULCH GULCH
Coloured Mulch
Wholesale/Retail
393 Cambridge St., Goderich
519-524-2118
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North America Inc.
150 Mitchell Street
Goderich, ON N7A 4C6
Phone 519-524-9890 Fax 519-524-6114
www.jokey.com
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The Columbus Centre, 390 Parsons Court, is the Town of Goderich
designated shelter. Please tune in to local radio stations 104.9 or 101.7 for
instructions on when the shelter is open and what services are available.
This message is brought to you by these community minded businesses.
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Prepare your family's
Emergency Plan today!
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Preparninngg for floods protects lives
and reduuoes property damage.
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Contact the MVCA for
information on our flood
forecasting program and
how to prepare for flood
and erosion emergencies.
Bulletins are posted at
www.mvca.on.ca