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Monday:
Variable Clouds, High 1, Low -3 winds at 10 K/hr, 20% POP, less than 1mm.
Tuesday: Variable cloudiness , High -1 Low -7 winds at 5K/hr, 20% POP.
Wednesday:  Cloudy with Sunny Breaks, High -2, Low -10, winds at 5K/hr, 20% POP.
Thursday:  Flurrries, High 1, Low -5, winds at 5K/hr, 40% POP.
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Thought For The Day:
"If it weren't for electricity we'd all be watching television by candlelight."
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Power Failures:
Believe it or not, my family has already endured TWO power failures this fall... and one this weekend kept our neighbour's power off for over 24 hours. Short power failures are easy to wait out, but the longer one's take a bit more ingenuity, so I thought a reminder of power failure procedures might be in order.
First Step - Be prepared
Set aside a special place for emergency supplies. It should be easily accessible in the dark, and every member of the family should know about it. Here's a list of emergency supplies to keep handy. The basics:
Flashlights, batteries
Battery-operated transistor radio and clock
Cell phone
Candles and waterproof matches or lighter
Extra blankets, coats, hats and gloves
Plastic garbage bags
First aid kit
Non-perishable foods, such as canned and dried goods
Bottled water
Disposable tableware and cutlery
Manual can openers
Colouring material, puzzles, books, battery operated games for the kids
Some other necessities:
Bottled water
Prescription drugs, contact lens solution
Extra cash
Extra car keys
Sleeping bags
Toilet paper, other personal toiletries
A loud whistle (this may come in handy if you have to attract attention) Consider special needs of family members:
Is there a baby, child, grandparent or pet in your household? Take into account their needs and health issues, and make a specific plan to help them should an outage occur. Will you need to find special medication? A way to warm a baby bottle?
What to do if the power goes out
- Determine if the power failure is limited to your home.
- If your neighbour's power is still on, check your electrical panel to see if the main circuit breaker has tripped. Even if it appears to be on, turn the breaker off and back on again to ensure a good connection.
 If your electrical panel isn't the cause of the outage, call HydroOne 1-800-434-1235 - specifically for power outage reporting and updates. You can call any time, any day of the week. If you have a computer with battery back-up, you can visit the website (click on logo above).
- Power can be restored more easily if the load on the electric system is reduced. Turn off or unplug any appliances, computers or electronics you were using when the power went out to avoid power surges when power is restored. Leave one light turned on so you'll know when your power returns.
- Keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed to keep your food as fresh as possible. Food will remain fresh or frozen for several hours if you keep the doors closed. Wrapping your freezer in a blanket or quilt will ensure your food stays good for up to 48 hours. If you must eat food that was refrigerated or frozen after a long power outage, check it carefully for signs of spoilage.
- Don't light a fire indoors unless you have an approved fireplace or wood stove. If you're cold, put on layers of warm clothing instead.
- Don't use barbecues, portable generators or propane or kerosene heaters indoors. Burning fuel in unventilated areas produces carbon-monoxide, a deadly, odourless gas.
Once the power is restored:
- Make sure your fridge and freezer are back on. Check your appliance guides to determine whether food can be safely eaten or refrozen.
- Give the electrical system a chance to stabilize. Turn on the essentials first, and wait 10-15 minutes before starting the rest.
- Remember to reset all your clocks, automatic timers and alarms.
Restock your emergency cupboard so that supplies will be there next time you need them.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure... having that emergency kit on hand is the first step to weathering a winter storm or power outage safely and comfortably.
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This Week
Monday, November 17:
 Deadline to have loved ones name/photo into the Bereaved Families of Ontario/Halton-Peel for its Annual "Loving Memory Tree" Ceremony. To register, call Lisa Alexander 905-848-4337 or email lisa.alexander@bereavedfamilies.ca
- Meeting of the Albion-Bolton Historical Society, 7:30 pm, at Bolton United Church (Nancy St). Robert Hulley, Chair local chapter of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario and Heather Ghey Broadbent will present photos and information on the "Humber River Bridge and Culvert Inventory".
Tuesday, November 18:
- Fibromyalgia Support Group meets 7 pm, at Shoeless Joes (12612 Hwy 50, Bolton). Everyone welcome. For more info, call Hester 905-838-0123.
- Public Open House re Contractor Yards. Caledon Community Complex from 7 until 9 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19:
- Caledon Flu Clinic: Wed. Nov. 19, 2008 Knox United Church 2976 Charleston Sdrd., Caledon Village, 3 to 8pm
- Meeting of the Bolton & District Horticultural Society, at the Albion Bolton Community Centre, Rm C. Chinese Food Buffet, 7 pm, for those who have preregistered; meeting 7:45 pm. Topic: "Architectural Elements in the Garden". Members free; $3/guests.
Thursday, November 20:
- Caledon Village Association Executive meeting at 7:00 p.m.
 "Is Your Home Print Rich", a dinner and learn workshop for parents of children 0-6yrs, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre, 5:30-7 pm. Learn how to label your home to encourage pre-reading and pre-writing skills. Childcare not available. To register, call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org.
 Adult Book Clubs @ your library. Caledon Public Library adult book clubs offer book lovers the opportunity to meet and discuss books and authors with others. New members are always welcome.
WHERE: Caledon East Branch @ 1:30 pm.
- Art Exhibit Opening. Caledon Public Library once again has teamed up with Mayfield Secondary School to present an art show by students. Drop by the Albion Bolton Branch during November and December, 2008 to view the work of some very talented and imaginative young people. The official opening of the exhibit is this evening at 7 pm at the Albion Bolton Branch.
- The Caledon Seniors Centre hosts a bus trip to see "Cinderella" at the St Jacobs Playhouse and lunch at the Stone Crock Restaurant. Coach leave centre 10 am; returns 6:30 pm. Tickets $86/person. To reserve, call 905-951-6114.
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