'As bad as it gets': Why what hit Ottawa was worse than the ice storm or the tornadoes

[GoneFishin]

'As bad as it gets': Why what hit Ottawa was worse than the ice storm or the tornadoes

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/storm-damage-worse-ice-tornado-power-grid-1.6463247

 

[Lee]

It may be another 10 days before power is restored. While some do have generators getting gas to run them is a problem.

 

[GoneFishin]

Yep. They got hit hard. I can't imagine how tough it may be for them.

 

[Gary O']

It may be another 10 days before power is restored. While some do have generators getting gas to run them is a problem.

That's always the case.
I don't like to store too much gas.
I always keep about 5 gal
It's enough for a while

Long term, most everybody is in trouble

 

[Alligatorob]

While some do have generators getting gas to run them is a problem.

I have a natural gas powered backup generator, it is simpler no need for liquid fuel. Of course it would only work for people who have gas to their homes.

We once lost power in a Utah winter storm, without backup power. Very windy and cold, 10F. Our pipes froze and a lot of damage was done. We had natural gas heat, but without electricity to run the blowers it was useless. I've had the backup power ever since. Was without power once in Florida for 2 months, thanks to Hurricane Dennis. Freezing wasn't a problem, but sleeping at night without the AC was.

 

[jimintoronto]

It may be another 10 days before power is restored. While some do have generators getting gas to run them is a problem.

Petro Canada has sent gasoline tankers to areas where gas stations are without electrical power. The tankers are equipped with multiple small hoses to deliver fuel directly to vehicles. Pay with portable debit card readers. JimB.

 

[GoneFishin]

Visitors get trapped on Wonderland rides after power outage during massive weekend storm

https://www.cp24.com/news/visitors-...outage-during-massive-weekend-storm-1.5916139

 

[jimintoronto]

Visitors get trapped on Wonderland rides after power outage during massive weekend storm

https://www.cp24.com/news/visitors-...outage-during-massive-weekend-storm-1.5916139

It took about 30 minutes for the staff at Canada's Wonderland to rescue the customers on ONE ride, with no injuries reported at all. The park has a lightning detection system that senses electrical disturbances within a 15 kilometer range of the facility, which allows the park to shut down rides . The park has a total of 18 roller coaster type rides. JimB.