Belleville and Quinte West have both declared a significant weather event for Monday, meaning it may take longer than normal to clear local roads and sidewalks after the heavy snowfall.
The notices are included below in their entirety.
NOTICE (issued by Belleville Sunday night) – After reviewing weather reports that the City subscribes to and observing the weather warning issued by Environment Canada which indicates significant amounts of snowfall this evening into tomorrow, the City of Belleville is declaring a significant weather event in the municipality, as defined within the Minimum Maintenance Standards Regulation Ont. 239/02.
This declaration includes the following weather hazards: snow, as set forth by Environment Canada’s Weather Impact Guides.
During the significant weather event, the City of Belleville is advising motorists and residents to use extra caution as the municipality may not be able to meet its maintenance standards for roads, bike lanes and sidewalks due to the significant precipitation and conditions expected. 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 back to a state of repair.
“Keeping residents safe is always our highest priority,” said Joe Reid, Director of Transportation & Operations Services. “Our public works teams are prepared and ready to respond, working quickly to reduce impacts and keep disruptions to a minimum.”
Transportation & Operations Services can be contacted directly at 613-967-3275 or 613-968-6482 (after hours) with any issues or concerns during this significant weather event.
In addition, due to the significant snowfall and the weather warning issued by Environment Canada, Belleville City Hall will delay opening today until 10 a.m. (normally open at 8:30 a.m.).
In addition, the City Council meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. today has been cancelled.
NOTICE (issued by Quinte West early Monday morning) -The City of Quinte West has declared a significant weather event under Ontario Regulation 239/02 due to the high volume of snow and challenging conditions.
During the significant weather event, the City 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 significant amount of snow accumulation in the area over the last 24 hours. The declaration will not change how or when the City performs its winter maintenance operations; however, it may take longer than usual to clear the roads and sidewalks. Public safety is the top priority.
The City of Quinte West will update the public with information during this significant weather event as it becomes available.
