Be Prepared. Stay Connected: Preparing Devices for Power Outages and Emergencies

Extreme weather events such as hurricanes, wildfires, and snow and ice storms are becoming more commonplace — endangering Canadians, damaging property, and posing a risk to critical infrastructure, including telecommunications networks. Canadian telecommunications providers are continually investing to strengthen their networks to better withstand extreme weather events and other natural disasters. They have also partnered with governments, public safety officials, power companies, and each other to help maintain connectivity when people need it most. Despite these preparations, power supply, poles and cables, and other equipment can still be impacted, sometimes resulting in temporary service outages. To prepare, there are steps you can take to protect you and your family.

For more information, visit https://www.telecomprepare.ca or https://www.canadatelecoms.ca.