• Stay indoors and don’t go out unless absolutely necessary.
• Keep your 72-hour emergency kit handy.
• Check to make sure your heating systems, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are working.
• Keep a close eye on back-up heating equipment.
• Avoid indoor use of fuel-burning appliances (gasoline, propane, coal, etc.) such as grills and camping equipment. 
• Don’t overuse heating equipment and be sure to lower the thermostat in rooms you are not using.
• When using portable heaters or space heaters, don’t overload the electrical circuits.
• Don’t drape wet clothing on baseboard heaters.
• Turn on your taps and run a trickle of cold water to keep your pipes from freezing.
• If the power goes out, follow these instructions.

If you absolutely must go out:

• Dress warmly and watch for signs of frostbite or hypothermia 
• Move your hands and feet to keep your blood circulating
• Keep your back to the wind as much as possible

If you must drive: 

• Make sure you have an emergency kit in your car
• Avoid long trips
• Let family or friends know your route and when you expect to arrive

• Check our social media and Web sites to monitor the situation in real-time. 
• Stay in touch with family and friends and find out how others around you are doing, especially anyone who is more at risk (such as an elderly neighbour).