Greater Napanee declares ‘significant weather event’ as winter storm moves in Sunday evening

A Town of Greater Napanee snow plow clears the road following a snow fall. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Based on impending weather reports and weather warnings issued by Environment Canada, the Town of Greater Napanee is hereby declaring a significant weather event in the municipality, as defined within the Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02.

During the significant weather event, the Town is advising motorists, pedestrians and residents to use extra caution as the municipality may not be able to meet its maintenance standards for roads and sidewalks due to the expected heavy snowfall. The declaration will not change how or when the municipality performs its winter maintenance operations; however, it may take the municipality longer than usual to bring the roads and sidewalks back to a state of repair. Public safety is the municipality’s top priority.

The Town of Greater Napanee will update the public with information during this significant weather event via the following outlets:

• News & Notices section of the Town of Greater Napanee website, www.greaternapanee.com

• The Town of Greater Napanee social media pages (Facebook and Twitter)

Any questions or concerns can be directed to: Mike Dwyer Manager of Public Works Town of Greater Napanee mdwyer@greaternapanee.com 613-776-1190

Loyalist, Stone Mills and Lennox and Addington County have also declared significant weather events.

Loyalist Township website www.loyalist.ca

Township Facebook and Twitter pages

Stone Mills: StoneMills.com

Lennox and Addington County: Lennox-Addington.on.ca

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