The ice storm that hit southern Ontario late Dec 21-22, 2013.  It caused widespread power, water, telephone and cable loss.  Everything exposed was covered with a thick layer of ice.  Everythng shut down.  Very many trees lost huge branches from the weight of the ice.  Heavy fallen branches caused many problems and obstacles.  I was out of power, heat and telephone, for aproximately 55 hours, cable- not sure and later water.  The temperatures outdoors ranged from 0*C to minus 14*C. as well as happening during the shortest days of the year,  Power was restored in our area about 6:30 a,m, Dec 24.  It took a friend and I approx. 5 hours to clear my car from the ice.  It was too cold and windy to stay out for long periods. Left for Whitby early Christmas morning, returning  home today to find all restored here.
 There are many in the area that are still without power and heat. I hope they have found safe and warm shelter and manage to survive the catastrophe.  At least today temperatures reached a bit above freezing and much of the ice and snow have melted.  
In all it as a disaster in many ways but also extremely beautiful in many ways.  I took many photographs around my neighbourhood before Christmas and then more pictures after Christmas. 
Thanks to all the many people that worked so hard to help everyone during this emergency and the many hours and hardships endured in restoring our utilities.  A job my Father had worked on and even died from working as a linesman and trouble shooter, many years ago.