BC Hydro uses giant fan to show dangers of storm season
NANAIMO — BC Hydro is hoping wind will drive home the messaging on just how impactful winter storms can be.
Ahead of the winter storm season, the utility presented a large fan that produces winds between 40 and 60 kilometres an hour
BC Hydro’s Ted Olynyk said a more visual reminder of potential damages wind causes can inspire people to take action.
“People always thinking it won’t happen or they can be without it. We live in a large seismic area, it’s not just the winter storms that can impact us but if we have a large seismic event, can you survive 72 hours or longer?”