Environment Canada’s Freezing Rain Warning is still in effect. Freezing rain is forecast to continue until early this evening.
Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Slow down when driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. Beware of branches or electrical wires that could break under the weight of ice.
Public Works advises residents that a rise in surface temperature has helped conditions on the main roads in town however, the sidewalks remain slippery and residents should be cautious.
In the event of a power outage due to ice accretion, please use the outage map on the Hydro One website. Outages can be reported by texting 92887 (WATTS), through the company’s outage map and app, or by calling 1-800-434-1235. Outage tools are updated every 10 minutes as information comes in from crews on the ground. An estimated time of restoration will be determined for each outage once damage has been assessed.
Stay clear of any fallen power lines. If you spot a fallen line, keep at least 10 metres back, even if it does not appear to be live. Report it to 911 and call Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.
Reminder – charge your devices – Plug in your electronics now! If there is a possibility the power will go out, plug your devices in to charge them as much as possible prior to losing power. If/when the power does go out, unplug your devices to avoid damage from a power surge.