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Ontario Ice Storm Resources And Information. Some farmers may need some help, generators etc. Post here.

The ice storm has hit parts of Ontario very hard and knocked out power to a large number of people and farms.  We will post information here in an effort to connect people.  A number of people have been using Twitter in an effort to share information and help out their neighbours.

 

Perth East Fire Chief Bill Hunter tweeted out this situation report Sunday, April 14.

William R. Hunter @ChiefBillHunter 1h

Currently Hydro One has 1048 outages affecting over 50000 customers. Avoid downed lines & have patience for Hydro 1 crews..they'll be busy.

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There are farmers and people living in the country who may need generators.  Chief Bill Hunter sent out this Tweet Sunday, April 14.  If you don’t use Twitter, post your available generator here and we will let Chief Hunter know about it.

 

William R. Hunter ‏@ChiefBillHunter

Neighbours helping neighbours! Storms bring out the best in people! #Generator Tweet me and I will pass on the information.

 

William R. Hunter ‏@ChiefBillHunter

Use hastag #Generator if you have one available to loan out...or if you need one. I will retweet to try and connect all parties. #onstorm


MarkDnHollander1:44pm via Web

As we approach the 60 hr mark for#poweroutage13 I have learned that the power may not come on 'till 11:30 tomorrow night #generator #ontag


ChiefBillHunter2:01pm via Twitter for BlackBerry®

Currently Hydro One has 823 outages affecting over 34,000 customers. Avoid downed lines & have patience for Hydro 1 crews..they'll be busy.

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