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Here’s what you need to know following yesterday’s ice storm in Mississippi Mills:

‼POWER

Power remains out in many pockets of the municipality, including at the Municipal Office. Hydro One restoration times vary from 12:30pm to 10:00 pm today. Several smaller pockets remain unaddressed. For the latest restoration times, please visit Hydro One’s Storm Centre webpage: https://www.hydroone.com/power-outages-and.../storm-centre

If you live in Almonte, power is expected back on around 2:00 pm. For the latest, visit the Ottawa River Power Corporation’s website: https://www.orpowercorp.com/outages/.
*If you notice downed wires or trees over lines, please contact Hydro One – do not call 911 unless there is an immediate threat to public safety.*

‼CHARGING STATIONS/WARMING CENTRES

If you or someone you know is without power and need a warm place to go to or need to charge your devices, the following places are open:

1. The John Levi Community Centre in Almonte is open until 3pm today.

2. Almonte Civitan – Available for anyone needing bathrooms, warming or charging. Ice and town water available. Bring your own containers. Please note there is an event taking place. It’s recommended to call ahead before heading over: (613) 256-6234

3. Mississippi Mills Youth Centre – Open until 7:30 pm. Offering a warm place to hang out, charge devices and get a hot meal. Drop in for youth ages 10-18 is also open until 7:30pm.

‼GARBAGE/RECYCLING/BRUSH DROP OFF

Garbage/recycling pick up that was missed yesterday due to the storm will be picked up today. Today’s schedule is unchanged. Tomorrow’s pick up will occur on Saturday due Good Friday.

REMINDER: A second container may be placed out for pickup at curbside without a bag tag affixed to it, during collections taking place the week immediately following Easter Monday.

If you have brush to dispose of, the Howie Road Depot will be open on Saturday, April 8th from 8am to 4pm for brush only. The Pakenham Depot is extending its regular Saturday hours and will be open from 8am to 4pm and will accept brush up to 6” in diameter. For more info: https://www.mississippimills.ca/.../waste-and-recycle...

To stay up to date with any changes to the garbage/recycling schedule, be sure to download the Recycle Coach App, available from the Apple Store and Google Play: https://www.mississippimills.ca/en/municipal-services/garbage-and-recycling.aspx

‼HOME SAFETY TIPS

The Mississippi Mills Fire Department has responded to a number of calls since early yesterday morning. Keep you and your loved ones safe by taking the following safety precautions:

Carbon monoxide can kill in minutes. If you are using a generator, ensure it is outside and far away from windows, doors and vents. Never use inside a home or garage, even if doors and windows are open.

If you see downed power lines, assume they are live and avoid anything in contact with them.

‼WHAT WE’RE DOING

Our Public Works staff have been busy clearing brush from roadways and ensuring municipal roads are maintained. If you’re experiencing issues on your road, including potholes as a result of yesterday’s storm, you can report a concern via our website: https://www.mississippimills.ca/.../report-a-concern.aspx or call us at 613-256-2064 ext 403.

The Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) met this morning and is pleased with the response times to issues and rate of ongoing clean up. There is no concern for any significant flooding at this time, however the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority advises residents in low lying areas historically susceptible to flooding should take necessary precautions. For the latest watershed conditions statements, visit: www.mvc.on.ca.

The MECG will continue to monitor the situation over the long weekend.