Toronto Hydro: Emergency Preparedness Week
Toronto Hydro encourages residents to stay informed and ready for emergencies throughout the year. Emergencies such as extreme weather can cause prolonged power outages, making preparedness essential for safety and comfort.
Emergency Preparedness Week 2023
TORONTO, May 8, 2023 — Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) runs from May 7 to 13 under the theme “Be Prepared: Know Your Risks.” Toronto Hydro reminds customers to plan ahead and understand potential risks to better handle unforeseen events like power outages.
“It's important for customers to be as prepared as possible in order to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and comfortable while crews work to restore power.”
Safety and Preparedness Tips
- Have an emergency kit ready with essentials like water, food, flashlights, and batteries.
- Stay informed through Toronto Hydro’s online tools during outages.
- Review the Emergency Preparedness Guide available in 10 languages at torontohydro.com/beprepared.
Media and Contact Information
For media inquiries about Toronto Hydro’s initiatives, journalists can reach the media line at 416-903-6845 or email [email protected].
Online Resources
Customers are encouraged to visit torontohydro.com/onlinetools for tools and updates that help them remain connected during extended outages.
Author’s note: Toronto Hydro emphasizes proactive safety and communication to ensure Torontonians remain resilient during unexpected power interruptions.