TORONTO—With Family Day long weekend offering the public a great way to enjoy winter activities, Ontario Power Generation reminds residents to stay away from hydroelectric facilities.
On Thursday, OPG, cautioned people that regardless of the temperature, it's dangerous to assume ice in areas around hydroelectric stations is safe. Water flow, fluctuating water levels and other factors can contribute to unsafe conditions.
OPG operated 66 hydroelectric stations and 241 dams on 24 Ontario river systems, and many of these facilities are remote controlled, meaning there is no one there to warn you of imminently changing, potentially dangerous conditions.
They ask that for your safety, to not snowmobile, ski, ice fish, or participate in any other activity around dams and generating stations.
“Though the province has had many cold, snowy days so far in 2022, ice in areas around hydroelectric stations can be deceptively thin, said Paul Seguin, OPG Senior Vice President Renewable Generation. “Please, as part of enjoying the Family Day long weekend, ensure you, your children, and your pets stay safe and stay clear of these areas.
For more information about water safety, please visit their website at: www.opg.com/watersafety