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Good morning all,
With all the snow that has fallen over the night and the snow forecast to fall over the next couple of days, please ensure you are prepared in case there are power outages.
Try to be prepared for at least 72 hours. If we can learn anything from the last major snowfall, let’s learn how to better prepare ourselves for these types of incidents.
Some things to think about:
Visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/power-outages for more information
Try to stay off the roads with all this snow. However, if you must drive, make sure you have a roadside safety kit. If you don’t have one, put a few of the following items in a waterproof container:
Travel with boots, gloves, toques and extra socks. Don’t leave your vehicle in whiteout conditions. Stay visible while you wait for help.
Visit https://www.icbc.com/road-safety/driving-tips/Pages/Winter-driving.aspx for more information