Residents advised to be viligent, take cover if threatening weather approaches

Cobourg, ON (April 29, 2025) – The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that Cobourg is under a severe thunderstorm watch for this afternoon and evening.

A cold front moving through the area is expected to trigger severe thunderstorms, with the following possible hazards:

• Winds reaching 90-110 km/hr
• Possibility of 2-4 cm of hail
• Potential for utility outages
• Risk of a tornado

Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. Check Environment Canada for up-to-date information.

Tips to Protect your Home in the Event of a Power Outage:

• Don't open your freezer or fridge unless it is necessary. A full freezer will keep food frozen for 24 to 36 hours if the door remains closed.
• Never use charcoal or gas barbecues, camping heating equipment, or home generators indoors. They give off carbon monoxide. Because you can't smell or see it, carbon monoxide can cause health problems and is life-threatening.
• Use proper candle holders. Never leave lit candles unattended and keep out of reach of children. Always extinguish candles before going to bed.
• Turn off all tools, appliances, and electronic equipment, and turn the thermostat(s) for the home heating system down to minimum to prevent damage from a power surge when power is restored. Also, power can be restored more easily when there is not a heavy load on the electrical system.
• Turn off all lights, except one inside and one outside, so that both you and hydro crews outside know that power has been restored.
• Make sure your home has a working carbon monoxide detector. If it is hard-wired to the house's electrical supply, ensure it has a battery-powered back-up.
• Protect sensitive electrical appliances such as TVs, and computers with a surge-protecting power bar. For those without serge-protectors, unplug sensitive electrical appliances.

Power Updates: In the event of a power outage, please monitor Lakefront Utilities Inc. website and social media pages for updates.

• Website: https://www.lakefrontutilities.com/
• Facebook: @ LakefrontUtilities
• X: @ LUSINews