By Staff
Not a safe plays for kids this time of year.
Burlington, ON March 4, 2011– Warm temperatures combined with a forecast 40 mm of rain over the weekend will result in high water levels in local waterways. While no significant flooding has been reported, rapid melting of the remaining snow base combined with prolonged rain does pose potential risks, including rapidly rising creeks and streams, increased water flow and potentially slippery stream banks.
The City strongly urges residents to use extreme caution around waterways.
“Slippery riverbanks and fast-moving water can be a recipe for disaster,” said Scott Stewart, Burlington’s general manager of community services. “We want people, especially young children, to stay well back from riverbanks during this warm, rainy spell.”
The city’s roads and park maintenance department has monitored several spots known for ice jams and has inspected several streams and creeks in the area and reports no major concerns at this time. Monitoring will continue over the weekend.
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