DAMAGE AROUND THE GTATransit TTCFlooding trapped streetcars on their tracks along Lake Shore Blvd. for up to 20 minutes.Downsview subway station closed for 80 minutes.Union Station tunnel flooding stalled streetcar routes 509 and 511.Pearson International AirportMore than 40 flights were cancelled and 100 delayed.FloodingLocalized flooding along Lake Shore slowed down traffic and transit.InjuriesYork police expected injuries after a funnel cloud hit Vaughan, Ont., tossing cars and damaging other propertyPowerOutages were scattered in pockets throughout Toronto due to downed power lines. Blackouts left Toronto Hydro emergency workers scrambling.Across Southern Ontario 63,000 Hydro One customers were still affected hours later. Walkerton and Owen Sound lost power first at 7 p.m., with outages north up to Muskoka, south past Guelph and 24,000 affected in Bowmanville and Peterborough.Toronto Hydro customers that are without power or see damaged power lines or poles can call 416-542-8000. Hydro One customers should call 1-800-434-1235.Property damageWhat steps should homeowners take when documenting damage?Personal safety is the first thing to watch for, according to Jim Haskins, executive vice-president claims and procurement with Aviva Insurance. Dangers include downed electrical lines, gas fumes or food spoiled. People should contact insurers immediately to find out the details of their coverage and to ensure claims are dealt with quickly.Begin to document items obviously damaged inside and outside the home by writing careful notes and taking pictures. Documentation such as receipts is not required but can speed claims.What are common types of damage after a violent storm?Homeowners should walk around their basements, looking for leaking or standing water, and check ceilings for evidence of dripping or staining.When the weather is clear, look around outside the house during the day, and check for cracked windows, items blown on to the property by strong winds and roof damage.
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