Heat Alert In Effect In Peterborough As Temperatures Expected To Reach Over 31 Degrees

A heat alert is in effect for The City of Peterborough, as of Friday, with temperatures expected to reach over 31C for the Peterborough area and prolonged heat overnight.

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One Roof Community Centre is extending its hours of service on Saturday and Sunday. A lunch meal will be served between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. each day.

The drop-in centre extended hours will be from:

• 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday

• 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday

Outdoor water bottle filling stations are available at City facilities in the following locations:

• Beavermead Park, 2011 Ashburnham Dr.

• Eastgate Park, 2150 Ashburnham Dr..

• Peterborough Marina, 92 George St. N.

The public is also able to refill water bottles at the Peterborough Public Library on Aylmer St. during its operating hours (Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

For information about how to protect yourself from hot weather, visit the Peterborough Public Health website.

Emergency shelters are available to people experiencing homelessness:

• YES Shelter for Youth (705-748-3851) at 196 Brock St.

• Brock Mission men’s shelter (705-748-4766) at 217 Murray St.

• Cameron House women’s shelter (705-748-4766) at 738 Chemong Rd.

• Overflow Shelter at 210 Wolfe St. (705-748-4766 – ask for Overflow Shelter)

Emergency After Hours Services related to emergency shelter are available through the Social Services by calling 705-926-0096. Please visit the Social Services website for information regarding the After Hours program.

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Peterborough Splash Pad Hours Extended Amid Heat Warning

The City of Peterborough has temporarily extended the hours of its splash pads as temperatures reach high 30’s on Wednesday.

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Splash pads will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Splash pads are open at:

• King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.

• Nicholls Oval, 725 Armour Rd.

• Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.

• Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way (Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue)

• Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue north of Sunset Boulevard

• Turner Park, corner of Chamberlain and High streets

Splash pads are regularly open from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., they are not supervised.

There are water filling stations located at:

• Beavermead Park

• Eastgate Park

• Peterborough Marina

• Peterborough Public Library

Temperatures on Wednesday are expected to reach up to 31 degrees celcius, with a Humidex in the upper 30’s.

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Heat Warning In Effect In Peterborough And Surrounding Area Beginning On Tuesday

A heat warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Peterborough and surrounding area as high temperatures are expected Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Daytime high temperatures are expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius, with humidex values in the high thirties for both Tuesday and Wednesday.

An overnight low of 20 degrees Celsius is not expected to provide relief from the heat on Tuesday night.

Lower temperatures of 25 degrees Celsius with a humidex of 30 are expected on Thursday.

Environment Canada warns that hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high risk category.

Residents should monitor for signs of heat illness such as swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.

It is advised that those that are able should remain in cool areas such as a tree-shaded area, swimming pool, shower or bath, or air-conditioned spot like a public building.

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City Of Peterborough Provides Update And Thank You After May Storm

The City of Peterborough has released an update after the May 21 storm that caused major power outages, and required extensive clean-up around the city.

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A special curbside green waste collection to collect debris from the May 21 wind storm is now complete and all City parks and trails have reopened.

The special green waste collection took place over several weeks, with City Public Works crews completing two rounds of pick-ups of tree debris that was too large for the regular green waste collection. Now that the special collection is complete, residents should bundle or bag green waste within the regular guidelines to allow crews to handle the material:

• There is no limit on the quantity of green waste that can be placed at the curb through the City's regular green waste collection service

• Green waste must be in reusable containers that are labelled, bushel baskets or paper yard waste bags. Plastic bags are not permitted

• Each bag and container must weigh less than 22 kilograms (50 pounds) and be shorter than 1 metre (3 feet)

• All brush and branches must be tied in bundles up to one metre (three feet) in length and 30 centimetres (12 inches) in diameter, weighing no more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Larger size items cannot be loaded into the collection vehicle.

• Stumps, soil and stones are not accepted through the green waste collection.

Green waste that does not meet regular curbside collection guidelines may be taken to the Peterborough Landfill  at 1260 Bensfort Rd. The regular fee for green waste drop off at the landfill is $7 for 100 kilograms or less of material or for $95 per tonne.

All City parks have been reopened. Everyone visiting parks should remain cautious when near trees or in wooded areas for hanging limbs, or trees that may have sustained damage that is not visible. Despite parks and trails being open, there will be some ongoing tree work conducted in various parks and trails throughout the City.

“The recovery efforts following the May 21 wind storm have been remarkable,” said Mayor Diane Therrien. “We would like to thank City Public Works staff, Urban Forestry staff, and all who were involved for their efforts on tree removals, brush collection and storm damage clean up.”

Mayor Therrien also recognized the incredible support from the City of Kingston and the City of Hamilton, which sent crews to work on high-priority tree removals and hanging limbs that were impacting roads, sidewalks, and trails. Additional thanks go to private contractors who worked with the City to reopen parks as quickly and safely as possible including H&M Landscaping, CBL Tree Service, Elemental Tree Care, Ontario Line Clearing, Arborcor Tree Care, Tim McConnell Tree Services, Palmer Tree Service, Treescape Certified Arborists and Ethic Tree Creations.

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Special Curbside Green Waste Collection Underway After May Storm

A special curbside green waste collection to collect debris from the storm on May 21 that is too large for the City’s regular green waste collection service is now underway.

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The City of Peterborough Public Works crews will complete an initial sweep of City streets this week to collect debris put curbside on City boulevards.

Next week a second sweep will begin to collect brush that has been left curbside. The collection will take an estimated six to eight weeks to complete as Public Works crews balance the special curbside green waste collection with other service delivery needs.

The timing for collection will be based on the availability of resources to deploy. Residents should put green waste debris to the curbside for collection.

Residents are asked to not create sight line issues for pedestrians and motorists when placing debris curbside, and to avoid blocking sidewalks or restricting the roadway in any way.

When the special green waste collection service is completed, residents can use the City’s regular green waste collection service or they can take green waste to the landfill on Bensfort Road.

There is no limit on the quantity of green waste that can be placed at the curb through the City's regular green waste collection service; however, it must be put out within guidelines on sizes and weights to allow crews to handle the material:

Green waste includes brush, branches, hedge and tree trimmings, grass clippings, leaves, house and garden plants, trimmings, and small quantities of sod (within weight limits).

All brush and branches must be tied in bundles up to one metre (three feet) in length and 30 centimetres (12 inches) in diameter, weighing no more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Larger size items cannot be loaded into the collection vehicle.

In addition to the curbside green waste collection services, the City is temporarily waiving fees for the disposal of green waste generated by the storm at the landfill on Bensfort Road until June 30, 2022. After June 30, 2022, regular disposal fees for green waste at the landfill will resume.

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Strong Winds Expected As Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Peterborough Area

Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm watch for Peterborough City, Lakefield and Southern Peterborough County.

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Weather conditions on Wednesday morning are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Expected storms are capable of producing wind gusts of 80 km/h, hail size up to 2 cm and heavy rain.

The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

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Special Weather Statement In Effect As Strong Wind Expected To Blow Through Peterborough

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Peterborough area as high winds are expected to blow through the area on Friday afternoon.

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Strong wind gusts of up to 70 km/h are expected to start around noon and last until Friday evening.

Environment Canada warns that loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.

Gusty winds can damage soft shelters, tents and awnings at outdoor events.

Isolated power outages possible.

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Peterborough Public Health Activates Heat Warning Information System As Summer Weather Approaches

Peterborough Public Health has activated its Heat Warning and Information System (HWIS) to advise residents of the best way to protect their health when temperatures soar.

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Environment and Climate Change Canada will issue Heat Warnings in advance of the heat event. Forecasters will assess if two or more consecutive days of weather that meet either the humidex or temperature criteria (daytime highs or nighttime lows) are expected in the region.

If so, a Heat Warning will be issued. Information about these warning levels is available on the Extreme Weather - Heat webpage under Environmental Hazards on www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca and outlined in the news release.

A Heat Warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C AND a nighttime temperature greater than or equal to 20°C or a humidex greater than or equal to 40. This level of warning reminds residents of the following core messages: to keep their home cool, stay out of the heat, keep the body cool and hydrated, assist others, and recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion.

An Extended Heat Warning will be issued for a heat event lasting three or more days. This level of warning reminds residents of the core messages above, in addition to providing details on how and where to stay cool, advising suspension of strenuous outdoor activities, reminders to assist vulnerable groups, and to watch for further information through the media and the Public Health website.

During heat warnings, One Roof Community Centre will extend its hours of service to 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 – 9:30p.m. One Roof will close between noon and 1:00 p.m. for meal preparation and cleaning; a lunch meal will be served between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

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Special Weather Statement In Effect As Significant Rainfall Expected In Area

20 to 50mm of rain are expected between Monday night and Tuesday in the Peterborough area.

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Affected areas include The City of Peterborough and Peterborough County.

In addition to significant rain, thunderstorms are also possible.

According to Environment Canada, there is some uncertainty with the track and timing of this cold front that will move across the area. Hence exact timing and total rainfall amounts are subject to change.

The precipitation is expected to end by Tuesday evening.

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Teams Of Veterans, First Responders And Civilians Arrive In Peterborough With Team Rubicon To Help With Storm Clean Up

The City of Peterborough welcomes Team Rubicon Canada to Peterborough to assist eligible property owners with tree and green waste clean-up as part of storm recovery efforts following the May 21, windstorm.

Team Rubicon Canada at its first Disaster Training Camp in Prince George BC, May 9, 2022. Photo courtesy of Team Rubicon Canada.

Team Rubicon Canada is a registered charity and volunteer-based disaster response organization that sends skilled disaster response teams into areas requiring assistance. The teams are made up of Canadian Military veterans, first responders and passionate civilians who have the expertise and specialized equipment to quickly assess damage to properties and put together a safe work plan at no cost to homeowners.

Team Rubicon teams will be deployed in the City of Peterborough for the next few weeks to assist eligible residents with tree and green waste clean-up.

Services are being offered to City of Peterborough residents who own and occupy their property and currently receive the City of Peterborough Property Tax Assistance Program, according to the following qualification following qualifications:

• Low Income Senior aged 65 years or older receiving benefits under the Guaranteed Income Supplement or the Guaranteed Annual Income System.

• Low Income Senior aged 55-64 with a combined taxable income of less than $30,000 per year.

• Low Income Person with a Disability receiving benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).

Eligible residents who would like assistance from Team Rubicon can complete a request form online at https://arcg.is/iSqOX or dial 211 to request service by phone. 211 is a 24/7 helpline that assists residents access community, social and government services.

Team Rubicon will only assist with cleanup of tree debris and limbs that are on the ground.

They will saw fallen trees, branches and brush that are on the ground into sizes that comply with the City’s Green Waste Collection program wherever possible and move the debris to the curb for Green Waste Collection. Material that exceeds the size or weight for Green Waste Collection may be collected through a Special Green Waste Collection that will take place several weeks later, when the City has the resources available.

 “Even with the extraordinary support our community has provided one another, there are still residents who are struggling to deal with downed trees and property damage,” remarked Mayor Diane Therrien. “This dedicated group of trained volunteers will thankfully be able to assist our residents who might not be able to afford to hire help. The City is grateful for the support that Team Rubicon will offer residents, and grateful to 211 Ontario for their support.”

Each Team Rubicon team will make arrangements with the property owner to undertake any work on site before work begins. Team Rubicon operates independently from the Corporation of the City of Peterborough.

“We’re grateful for the opportunity to be working with the City of Peterborough during this challenging time for the community,” said Dave McAllister, Director of Programs and Operations for Team Rubicon Canada. “Our teams are on the ground and ready to put their disaster response skills to work to support the residents of Peterborough and help accelerate their recovery in the wake of this disaster.”

 

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