Emergency number for fallen tress or significant debris on the roads. 905-333-6166

By Staff

BURLINGTON, ON  October 29, 2012  It’s going to get a little on the windy side out there this evening and may last through to sometime Wednesday.

Everyone is watching the weather forecasts and hopefully checking to make sure they are as prepared as they can be.

No one is expecting this level of damage but if the ground is thoroughly soaked – big trees can be brought down by strong winds – and there are going to be very strong winds for the next few days.

The city of Burlington has set up an Emergency Number to report damaged or uprooted trees or significant debris on the road, 905-333-6166.

Mayor Goldring advises that: “We have extra staff on duty to respond to the needs of our citizens, so if you do find yourself making an emergency call, please be patient and know that staff will be there as soon as possible.”

The Region of Halton advises that the strongest winds and most of the rain will occur tonight and into early Tuesday.

“As with any severe weather event, it is important to take steps to be prepared,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr.  “I encourage residents to stay informed by checking Halton’s emergency preparedness website, halton.ca/beprepared, following @BPreparedHalton on Twitter or dialing 311.”

Residents are advised to secure household items that might be blown around or torn loose such as garbage cans and lawn furniture.  Place waste collection materials out securely on the morning of your collection day by 7 a.m., not the night before. To help prevent litter and debris, do not overfill bins.  If wind is significant, please consider holding on to your Blue Box and Green cart materials until your next collection day. Follow Waste Management on Twitter @HaltonRecycles for updated collection information.

Situations like this can be confusing when it comes to figuring out who to call with a problem.

Surface flooding such as storm sewer catch basins – call the city.

Backup of water and/or sewage in your home, contact Halton Region by dialing 311.

 

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