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Power outages

Learn about power outages and what you can do to protect yourself and others.

Overview

Many of Alberta’s hazards can damage power lines, including:

  • high winds
  • freezing rain
  • flooding
  • extreme heat and cold

See the Power and water outages fact sheet for more information.
(This fact sheet is available in several languages at the bottom of this page.)

Power grid alerts

To subscribe to real-time grid alert notifications, see the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) website.

Conserving power

There are many things you can do to conserve power. From reducing usage during peak hours, to small changes you can make at home, there are many incentives for reducing your electricity usage.

Before an outage

During an outage

Outages can leave you without heat, water, lights, air conditioning, information services and vital communication channels. Services such as grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, banks and ATMs may be closed during an extended outage.

Generators, camp stoves or barbecues do not belong indoors. Gas stoves and ovens are not a safe heat source due to possible carbon monoxide poisoning.

After an outage

Outages can create safety risks and cause property damage. Be aware of the risks and take caution when power and water returns.

Translated resources

Education materials you can read, print and download to share online and within your community. Available in українською (Ukrainian), عربي (Arabic), 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese), 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese), ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi), Deutsch (High German), Plautdietsch (Low German), Español (Spanish), Français (French) and Tagalog (Tagalog).

Videos

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