The large storm, which is expected to hit Quebec on Thursday evening and will bring high winds, snowfall, rain and ice, could cause several power outages.
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Hydro-Québec is therefore preparing to intervene quickly throughout the province in the event of outages.
“We’re really preparing our responders to be ready to intervene,” Jonathan Côté, spokesman for the state-owned company, said in an interview with LCN.
Mobilizing teams will be a challenge for Hydro-Québec as the storm will impact all of Quebec and the American east coast.
“Each event is unique, but this one has the particularity that it will affect many regions at once, making it more difficult to mobilize from one region to another in advance,” the spokesman said.
However, Hydro-Québec’s emergency cell is being mobilized “to ensure all staff are ready.”
“We always prepare for the worst, but we really hope it’s not as bad as expected,” concludes Jonathan Côté.
After the storm has passed, drastic temperature drops are expected.
The state body therefore invites Quebecers to prepare for the cold in the event of major breakdowns.
“We prepare at Hydro-Québec, but it is also good to prepare at home, that is, to have an emergency kit, that is, a first aid kit ready, batteries, flashlights, cell phone chargers and the tablets you need to follow the evolution of the situation, ”advises the spokesman.
It also invites you to create a plan B for sick or vulnerable people who may need to be transported in the event of a power outage.
– Water
– Light: Avoid candles, prefer flashlights
– First aid kit
– Cover
– Plan B, where you can take refuge when you don’t have electricity, especially for those who need medical equipment
– Spare batteries for mobile devices to follow the development of the Info Pane application
– medicines
– Anything that can help you live at least 72 hours
– With the QMI Agency