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Tens of thousands remain without power in Ottawa region after ... (CBC.ca)

Tens of thousands of people in the Ottawa-region continue to be without power as crews work to fix outages caused by heavy storms Saturday afternoon.

"Crews have worked overnight and will continue to do so over the coming days. Details were being withheld until the family was notified, they said. "We suspect more will be open throughout the day. Power will be restored initially to large scale outages, followed by smaller ones, keeping safety as the number one priority." On Saturday, more than 100,000 Hydro-Québec customers were in the dark in the Outaouais, as were more than 152,000 Hydro One customers across eastern Ontario. More than 350,000 customers in the region were initially left without power Saturday, and it is expected to take days before power is fully restored.

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Tips on how to stay safe after the Ottawa storm | CBC News (CBC.ca)

From how to keep food from spoiling to documenting damage for an insurance claim. Here are some tips to staying safe while the power in Ottawa remains out.

"If things are really bad, get out of there and spend two, three days in a motel," he said. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit says those who rely on wells for water should be aware that treatment systems might not be working while the power is out. A Government of Canada web page that provides tips for power outages also suggests leaving the fridge door closed unless absolutely necessary. If a person is in a dangerous situation, and they are able to, they may want to leave home for a few days," said Arama, the survival expert. If the storm left your vehicle undriveable, she suggested checking your policy to see if it includes the option of having the insurance company pay for a rental until it's repaired. One of the first things to do is list and document storm damage to your home, vehicle or belongings using video and photos, according to Anne Marie Thomas, director of consumer and industry relations for the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).

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