Get an emergency kit, so that you and your family can be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours during a power outage.Make a family emergency plan, so that everyone knows what to do, and where to go in case of an emergency.Find out what to do before, during, and after a power outage.You can greatly lessen the impact of a power outage by taking the time to prepare in advance. Everyone has a responsibility to protect their homes and their families. In other words, you could be facing major challenges. If you do not have a battery-powered or crank radio, you may have no way of monitoring news broadcasts. If you only have a cordless phone, you will also be left without phone service. Cold snaps or heat waves can also overload the electric power system.ĭuring a power outage, you may be left without heating/air conditioning, lighting, hot water, or even running water. Power outages are often caused by freezing rain, sleet storms and/or high winds which damage power lines and equipment. Most power outages will be over almost as soon as they begin, but some can last much longer – up to days or even weeks. © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 2011 John Ambulance.Īn electronic version of this brochure is available at Please note: Publications are not available in regular print format. This publication was produced by Public Safety Canada in collaboration with: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canadian Red Cross, and St. Step 1: Know the risks and get prepared.
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