This is an Alberta Emergency Alert issued by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert issued by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency.

Extreme cold resulting in high power demand has placed the Alberta grid at a high risk of rotating power outages this evening.

Area: This alert is in effect for Alberta.

Affected areas (1):

• Alberta

Action to take:

• Albertans are asked to immediately limit their electricity use to essential needs only
• Turn off unnecessary lights and electrical appliances
• Minimize the use of space heaters
• Delay use of major power appliances
• Delay charging electrical vehicles and plugging in block heaters
• Cook with microwave instead of stove
• For more information visit the Alberta Electric System Operator website

Additional information:

• https://www.aeso.ca/aeso/understanding-electricity-in-alberta/grid-alerts-and-electricity-conservation/
• https://www.aeso.ca/aeso/media/albertans-asked-to-conserve-power-to-minimize-potential-for-rotating-outages/
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