A major ice storm has hit the province of Ontario and points east causing power outages for tens of thousands. I personally lost power early on Sunday morning and did not get it back until late yesterday afternoon. But many will be without power over Christmas and into the weekend. That’s going to be very rough but Rogers is trying to make this easier. They put out this press release late yesterday with the news that they’re teaming up with the Red Cross to help:
Working with the Canadian Red Cross, Rogers will help pay for the shelters being run across the province and will provide hygiene kits for those who need them. It is also opening up its retail stores to help friends and family stay connected. All residents are encouraged to drop by one of 89 open retail locations to access the store WiFi network, charge their device and use courtesy phones and laptops to keep in touch with loved ones. The company is also providing loaner phones to many local shelters that have been set up.
I have to admit that my wife and I spent a lot of time over the last two days charging our iPhones at her gym, my clients premises, Starbucks, or anywhere else with an AC outlet. So the fact that Rogers is willing to do this will be very much appreciated by many. Kudos to them for doing this.
Another note. Rogers also said that the weather affected home phone, internet and television customers, but “ninety-five percent of wireless services are available and can be used to make emergency calls.” As power is restored to homes, most services should return to normal.
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Rogers Teams Up With Red Cross To Help Those Affected By The Ice Storm
A major ice storm has hit the province of Ontario and points east causing power outages for tens of thousands. I personally lost power early on Sunday morning and did not get it back until late yesterday afternoon. But many will be without power over Christmas and into the weekend. That’s going to be very rough but Rogers is trying to make this easier. They put out this press release late yesterday with the news that they’re teaming up with the Red Cross to help:
Working with the Canadian Red Cross, Rogers will help pay for the shelters being run across the province and will provide hygiene kits for those who need them. It is also opening up its retail stores to help friends and family stay connected. All residents are encouraged to drop by one of 89 open retail locations to access the store WiFi network, charge their device and use courtesy phones and laptops to keep in touch with loved ones. The company is also providing loaner phones to many local shelters that have been set up.
I have to admit that my wife and I spent a lot of time over the last two days charging our iPhones at her gym, my clients premises, Starbucks, or anywhere else with an AC outlet. So the fact that Rogers is willing to do this will be very much appreciated by many. Kudos to them for doing this.
Another note. Rogers also said that the weather affected home phone, internet and television customers, but “ninety-five percent of wireless services are available and can be used to make emergency calls.” As power is restored to homes, most services should return to normal.
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