Elliot Lake declares significant weather event

Elliot Lake has declared a significant weather event with respect to hazardous winter storm conditions continuing until further notice. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Elliot Lake and area with 20-40 cm of snow is expected tonight into Saturday with snow squalls Saturday into Monday.
 
Public works may take longer than normal to ensure public safety and that the roadways, sidewalks, and transit bus stops meet normal maintenance standards. Public Works monitors the weather and patrols the roadways to deploy all available crews to address any snow and ice accumulation. During the winter event, all roads and sidewalks maintained by the city are considered to be in a “state of repair”.
 
Snow will be cleared first from the main and collector roadways. The clearing of residential areas and designated sidewalks will be delayed until the main roadways and collector roads are cleared and safe. Sidewalks should not be blocked at any time to facilitate snow removal. Residents are reminded that the snow plowed to the end of their driveway during a significant snow event is their responsibility and may be more than usual.
 
Motorists should drive according to the conditions and allow space for heavy equipment operators to clear and sand roadways safely and efficiently. The parking by-law remains in effect with motorists not permitted to park on city streets during the winter months between midnight and 7 a.m. however, during a winter event, motorists should not park on city streets during the day to assist in the efficiency of maintaining the roads.

 Updates will be posted to the City’s website and social media sites as required.