The Great Ice Storm of 1998: Lessons in Winter Weather Resilience
A comprehensive look back at the historical 1998 ice storm in Eastern Canada: the meteorology, the devastation, and the rebuilding of a resilient grid.
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A comprehensive look back at the historical 1998 ice storm in Eastern Canada: the meteorology, the devastation, and the rebuilding of a resilient grid.
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