CP Scoop - January 4th, 2024

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Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

The Council and Committee of the Whole meetings scheduled for January 9th, 2024, have been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meetings will take place on January 30th.

 

OTHER NEWS

Lanark County – Winer Preparedness

Winter in Ontario can be unpredictable. Here are some tips to help ensure you are ready for anything - from winter storms to icy roads to power outages.

Keep An Emergency Preparedness Kit

Households are encouraged to build an emergency preparedness kit in case of a power outage or winter conditions that prevent people from being able to leave their homes. Kits should include items like a flashlight, water and non-perishable food to last for at least three (3) days.

Weather-Proof Your Home

Remember to check for potential hazards around your home, including those that may not be top of mind. Remind community members, friends and family to do the same. The following actions will help get your home winter-ready:

• Trim branches hanging over your house or vehicle so they don't cause damage if they get weighed down with snow and ice. 
• Shut off your outdoor water or insulate your outdoor pipes to prevent freezing.
• Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are in good working order.
• Have your chimney inspected and cleaned to ensure it's not a fire hazard.
• Seal your windows and doors to prevent drafts.
• Stock up on salt to prevent falls on your driveway/sidewalk.

Get Ready for Winter Driving With a Vehicle Winter Kit

Winter weather has already begun in parts of Ontario. The following tips can help get you and your vehicle ready for winter driving:

• Get a maintenance checkup for your vehicle. 
• Keep your fuel tank at least half full to help reduce moisture in the fuel system and add weight to the vehicle. 
• Make sure you have an ice-scraper and washer fluid that works down to -40C.
• Put together a winter kit to keep in your vehicle that includes a blanket, warm clothing like gloves, hats and sweaters, a phone charger, candles, a shovel, jumper cables and water.

Ontario.ca/WinterDriving has more tips on how to get ready and stay safe on the road. Before travelling this winter, plan your travel by visiting Ontario.ca/511 or using the 511 app available for free on the App Store and Google Play. Ontario 511 allows people to plan their route by reviewing road conditions, cameras, weather and Track My Plow to find out where plows are on provincial highways.

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