{"id":26547,"date":"2025-01-07T10:29:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T15:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.laval.vortexdev.com\/conditions-hivernales-extreme\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:00:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:00:25","slug":"extreme-winter-conditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preprod.laval.vortexdev.com\/en\/public-security\/emergency-measures-civil-security\/emergency-situations\/extreme-winter-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Extreme winter conditions\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"sticky-section-group aligndefault\"\n>\n   \n<div class=\"sticky-section-main\"\n>\n   \n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-text wp-block-paragraph\">A heavy winter snowfall, when glazed frost becomes a factor or a cold snap takes hold, can affect the health of residents and the City of Laval\u2019s transportation and infrastructures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-text wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-section-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9790f0ff wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-section-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7172a26d640256b582eaa0f19f4519c2\">Seasonal Monitoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-section-dark-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-section-dark-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-site-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d285eac8a7761900a8d456ab1138e891\">Update<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-site-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-837494632a8b687f956309684c1efb61 wp-block-paragraph\">December 9, 2025: 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-site-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f1d6a2b3f4e07915673b912a9d79185\">Current Status<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-site-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-628864b0476006c281d609e271caa84b wp-block-paragraph\">Monitoring mode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-site-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9bfa052f296d90f8332b04977ca393d2 wp-block-paragraph\">From November 15 to April 15 each year, the Civil Security Division of the City of Laval conducts seasonal monitoring for extreme winter conditions. This period is more conducive to the formation of frazil ice or ice jams on the rivers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is frazil and what dangers does it pose?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When rivers freeze over, slush-like crystals and pieces of ice called frazil can form on the surface. Frazil can restrict the flow of water and cause local flooding.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Frazil generally forms on rivers between December 15\u202fand February 15\u202fof each year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prevention of flooding due to frazil<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The City of Laval has identified zones that are more prone to frazil-related flooding. When water reaches critical levels in these zones, residents are notified about the potential dangers.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter power outages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Power outages can occur when the electrical grid becomes overloaded or ice builds up on equipment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To prepare for an outage&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that residents are responsible for their own safety in emergency situations? For that reason, it is important to <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.laval.vortexdev.com\/Pages\/Fr\/Citoyens\/preparation-sinistre.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">be prepared by making sure that you have all the supplies required to meet your basic needs<\/a> for a minimum period of 72 hours, until power is restored or emergency response teams are mobilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordions-group block-accordions-group accordion-container is-style-no-margins\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"strongduring-an-outage-strong\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\"><strong>During an outage<\/strong><\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never use an outdoor appliance inside the home, such as a heating unit, a light fixture, a propane stove or a barbecue<strong>. They can cause <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavalensante.com\/informations-pratiques\/espace-usager\/conseils-de-sante\/monoxyde-de-carbone\/prevenir-lintoxication-au-monoxyde-de-carbone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carbon monoxide <strong>poisoning<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u202f<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your battery-powered smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shut off electrical appliances, such as stoves that were in use at the time of the outage.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop cooking and remove any pans or pots from the oven or the stove.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place your generator outdoors, at a safe distance from the building, to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, and install a carbon monoxide detector. Exercise caution when refuelling, and follow the safety guidelines issued by the <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.laval.vortexdev.com\/Pages\/Fr\/Citoyens\/avertisseur-monoxyde-carbone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Service de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 incendie<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Favour flashlights instead of candles to avoid fires.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the thermostats to a minimum.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unplug all electrical and electronic devices, leaving only one light on per storey to avoid a surge when the power is restored.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit the number of times that you open the refrigerator and the freezer. Your perishable foods will keep for longer if you do.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordions-group block-accordions-group accordion-container is-style-no-margin-top\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"strongafter-a-power-outage-strong\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\"><strong>After a power outage<\/strong><\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Return home during the day. You\u2019ll be better able to see any obstacles and potential dangers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before turning the power back on, make sure that the:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hot-water heater is full.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The kitchen stove is turned off.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restore power by turning on the master switch.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your home uses natural gas, contact a specialist to turn on the gas again. Gradually turn on electrical devices, including heating appliances such as baseboard heaters.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the water inlet and turn on the taps to allow the air to escape.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your medications were left in the refrigerator after it was turned off, return them to the pharmacy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have an individual well, make sure that the water is potable by following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/securite-situations-urgence\/urgences-sinistres-risques-naturels\/quoi-faire-avant-pendant-apres-urgence-sinistre\/panne-courant#c72561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Government of Qu\u00e9bec recommendations<\/a>. [lien externe]&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After a power outage of six hours or more, follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/sante\/alimentation\/salubrite-des-aliments\/conserver-jeter-panne-courant-inondation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Government of Qu\u00e9bec guidelines to know which foods to keep or throw out after an outage<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sticky-section-sidebar\"\n>\n   <div class=\"sticky-section-sidebar__inner\">\n     \n<div class=\"sidebar-cta-wrapper aligndefault\">\n   <div class=\"sidebar-cta\">\n     \n  <div class=\"theme-icon aligndefault theme-icon--colored\">\n    <span class=\"theme-icon__icon icon icon-alert-triangle\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<p class=\"has-xlarge-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Don\u2019t miss anything<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Receive alerts in case of important notices or emergency situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/infolettre.laval.ca\/T\/WF\/14321\/eewxbf\/Optin\/fr-CA\/Form.ofsys?_gl=1*p8i28j*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MjI0NDUwOTUuQ2owS0NRand3YWUxQmhDX0FSSXNBSzRKZnJ6dTE3a1FtQ1VnNnFjdnp5RzlRY1dfY01ZcGh5THRjamlrVFZBa1dWSXdUZ2Z0ZFZOU2VMQWFBbG95RUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*NjEzNzM4MTYyLjE3MTc2MDg3NTY.*_ga*MTEyNTg0ODg0NS4xNzE0NTg4Njk5*_ga_G6H5B2R1FL*MTcyMjQ0NDAxOC4xMTcuMS4xNzIyNDQ1MTMwLjI0LjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up to receive our alerts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"mixed-carousel mixed-carousel--custom alignfull\"\n>\n    \n<div class=\"heading-with-button container\">\n      <h2 class=\"heading-with-button__title\">To find out more <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mixed-carousel__carousel-wrapper\">\n      <div class=\"mixed-carousel__carousel swiper\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                      \n<div class=\"mixed-item swiper-slide aligndefault mixed-item--landscape-thumbnail\">\n  <a class=\"mixed-item__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/sante\/conseils-et-prevention\/sante-et-environnement\/precautions-a-prendre-en-cas-de-tempete-hivernale-et-de-pluie-verglacante\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">    <div class=\"mixed-item__thumbnail-wrapper\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/preprod.laval.vortexdev.com\/wp-content\/themes\/laval.ca\/dist\/images\/defaults\/default.jpg\" alt=\"\">    <\/div>\n    <h3 class=\"mixed-item__title\"><span>Storms and freezing rain <\/span><\/h3>\n          <p class=\"mixed-item__excerpt\">The Government of Qu\u00e9bec advises that people take the following precautions.<\/p>\n      <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mixed-item swiper-slide aligndefault mixed-item--landscape-thumbnail\">\n  <a class=\"mixed-item__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/infopannes.solutions.hydroquebec.com\/info-pannes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">    <div class=\"mixed-item__thumbnail-wrapper\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/preprod.laval.vortexdev.com\/wp-content\/themes\/laval.ca\/dist\/images\/defaults\/default.jpg\" alt=\"\">    <\/div>\n    <h3 class=\"mixed-item__title\"><span>To report an outage or learn more about an ongoing outage <\/span><\/h3>\n          <p class=\"mixed-item__excerpt\">The Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec website is your best tool. <\/p>\n      <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mixed-item swiper-slide aligndefault mixed-item--landscape-thumbnail\">\n  <a class=\"mixed-item__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/preprod.laval.vortexdev.com\/Pages\/Fr\/Citoyens\/deneigement-laval.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">    <div class=\"mixed-item__thumbnail-wrapper\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/preprod.laval.vortexdev.com\/wp-content\/themes\/laval.ca\/dist\/images\/defaults\/default.jpg\" alt=\"\">    <\/div>\n    <h3 class=\"mixed-item__title\"><span>Major snowfall? 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