Shuniah Fire and Emergency Services media release
SHUNIAH – Shuniah Fire and Emergency Services is advising residents to be prepared for freezing rain.
Environment Canada said ice accumulation is expected due to a long period of freezing rain starting around midnight and continuing into Wednesday.
Weather service officials said surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become slippery and hazardous.
Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break and power outages may occur.
Motorists should adjust to driving conditions with the following advice:
- Reduce your speed in slippery conditions.
- Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance.
- Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
- Debris on the roadway should be reported to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
- If you see downed wires with no immediate risk, call Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235. If wires are over a roadway or on fire, call 9-1-1.
Shuniah Fire and Emergency Services is advises people to have everything they need for up to 72 hours, including food, water, medication and batteries.
Shuniah residents should continue to monitor road conditions and local forecasts. Hydro One outages can be tracked on their Storm Centre page. Further updates will be made available on our social media pages and our Emergency Information Page as available.
