Toronto Hydro is urging residents to be ready for potential winter power outages as new survey results show many Toronto households still lack basic emergency supplies.

A recent Toronto Hydro survey found nearly half of Torontonians do not have an emergency kit at home, and only 13 per cent reported having a fully stocked kit that could last for 72 hours.

“Emergencies don’t wait, and neither should you. A little preparation goes a long way in keeping your family — including pets — safe and comfortable during an outage. We’ve compiled practical tips for pet owners to make it even easier to keep the whole family prepared,” spokesperson Toronto Hydro Brie Davis said in a news release.

The reminder comes as lake effect snow is expected in portions of the Greater Toronto Area and much of s

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