Cleanup and restoration efforts are still continuing in Brighton following this weekend’s ice storm — and there’s more freezing rain in the forecast.
Brighton’s significant weather declaration also remains in effect as of Tuesday, April 1.
Environment Canada has also issued a special weather statement for the Northumberland and Quinte regions, calling for freezing rain with ice accretion of two-to-five millimetres starting Wednesday (April 2) morning through to Thursday morning.
Significant rainfall is forecasted to follow, with total rainfall amounts of 20-to-40 mm possible. While this won’t be as bad as the weekend ice storm, officials are encouraging residents to be prepared and to adjust driving to the conditions.
Meanwhile, Hydro One said crews continue to work in full force alongside contractors to restore power. More than 667,000 customers have got power back but crews still have more to tackle.
In the hardest hit — and rural areas — the company has said restoration efforts are likely to continue into the week.
In the wake of cleanup and more freezing rain anticipated, Brighton officials are reminding residents to stay back at least 10 metres from fallen lines and to report them by calling Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.
Brighton’s declaration will remain in effect until conditions improve to the point where it is practical to return to routine roadway maintenance standards (MMS), said municipal staff, on Tuesday, while again echoing that notice will be issued when the declaration has ended.
“Brighton public works crews continue to closely monitor this weather event and will take appropriate action.”
Presqu’ile Provincial Park also remains closed due to storm cleanup.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
