The Township of Tiny has declared a Significant Weather Event on January 2, based on Environment Canada’s forecast for significant snowfall. Snow will continue to fall and it is anticipated that winds will increase Friday evening which may result in blowing snow. The rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult and isolated power outages are possible.
The Township of Tiny is advising drivers and residents to be cautious and drive to the conditions of the road. Residents can help out by ensuring they:
- do not park on any roadways/sidewalks to allow snow clearing vehicles to do their work;
- clear catch basins adjacent to their property (where safe to do so); and
- keep roadways clear (place garbage/bins on your driveway apron) during scheduled waste collection
Significant Weather Event
Municipalities may declare a Significant Weather Event when a weather hazard, either
forecasted or occurring, has the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the roadways
and sidewalks within the municipality. Weather hazards include freezing rain, significant
snowfall, strong winds, blowing snow, and reduced visibility.
This declaration is permitted under the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal
Highways under Ontario Regulation 239/02.
Notice will be provided when the Declaration of Significant Weather Event has been removed
based on the township’s ability to achieve the requirements under MMS.
