Submitted

Subject: Declaration of a Significant Weather Event

In response to an expected major freezing rain event in the area, The Township of Minden Hills, in conjunction with neighbouring municipalities and the County of Haliburton has declared a Significant Weather Event at 2:00 p.m. local time. This weather event will likely impact travel and services throughout the County. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.

The declaration may change how or when the Municipality performs their maintenance operations and may increase the amount of time to bring the roads back to a state of repair. Municipal Staff are advising residents to avoid driving, and if you must travel, please use extreme caution as the Roads Department may not be able to meet their maintenance standards for roads due to ice accretion. 

Please see the Freezing Rain Warning from Environment Canada linked here.