News & Notices
Media Release
January 17, 2022
Significant Weather Event
Tweed, ON – The Municipality of Tweed is releasing the following information to the community.
After reviewing weather reports and observing the weather warning issues by Environment Canada, we are declaring a significant weather event in the municipality, as defined within the Minimum Maintenance Standards Regulation Ontario 239/02.
During the significant weather event, we are advising motorists, pedestrians and residents to use extra caution as the municipality may not be able to meet its maintenance standards for roads, sidewalks and walking trial due to the heavy snowfall expected.
This 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 and sidewalks back to a state of repair.
Public safety is the municipality’s top priority. We will provide updates when the significant weather event has ended.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue ensure the safety of staff, residents, pedestrians, and motorists.
Contact Public Works at 613-391-7966 or the Municipal Office at 613-478-2535, if you have any issues or concerns during this significant weather event.
