Hydro poles down in Mississippi Mills, after the powerful storms blew through
Lanark County says its social services and public works departments are working along with the CAO’s office to coordinate the storm response.
Officials say as the power outages stretch to another day, many in the county are still assessing damage.
Here is what the County is doing to help residents:
• Food security: Lanark County Social Services is working with the Town of Carleton Place by assisting with transportation to neighbouring grocery stores and by providing additional financial assistance as necessary. Social services staff are on hand at the Carleton Place arena on Tuesday until 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Roads: Public works staff have been working to clear roads of dangerous brush and debris throughout the county. All county roads are open, but staff will be cleaning up roadside trees for the next two weeks, so please drive with caution.
• Sharing communication: The county is sharing social media information that has been posted by local municipalities regarding the availability of water refill stations, charging depots, landfill hours and instructions for yard waste/debris, additional accommodations for food waste and garbage collection, and more. Please check with your local municipality for specific information for your community.
The Warden said in a statement, “In difficult times we as a county always come together as one community to reach out and help
those who need assistance.”
The Warden, who is also Mayor of Perth added, “The aftermath of this storm presents concerning challenges, but we will meet these challenges head on. I want to thank residents for assisting their neighbours in this time of need, and to encourage everyone to continue to look out for one another until services are restored.”
Residents are encouraged to be patient as many people without power or running water visit neighbouring communities to get provisions such as ice, food and gasoline.
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