This page was exported from Shelburne Free Press [ https://shelburnefreepress.ca ] Export date:Tue Jul 23 7:31:17 2024 / +0000 GMT ___________________________________________________ Title: Ice storm had impact on Shelburne’s surrounding communities --------------------------------------------------- As of late Sunday evening, parts of the Townships of Mulmur and Melancthon were still facing another possible two days without power. In Tera Nova, where 20 forestry crews worked to clean up trees, it was predicted that power would be up and running on Monday. Melancthon Mayor Darren White kept in touch with citizens via social media, giving updates, advice and warning there were many “road hazards in the form of fallen trees, branches and debris that may not be able to be seen until you are upon them” throughout the township. As of 7 p.m. Monday night, Mayor White reported that the “Hydro One outage maps showed only one current outage remaining in Melancthon near Hornings Mills.” Heather Hayes, Deputy Mayor of Mulmur, reported Saturday the Mulmur Melancthon fire department opened the station for water, drinking water and recharging cell phone and adaptive devices. By Sunday, the North Dufferin Community Centre was open as a warming centre. “The public works department has been working since Friday to open the roads by removing downed trees and maintaining the roads system,” said Hayes. “We are extremely thankful as well for the hard work of the hydro crews that continue to work to restore power throughout the township. The Mayor has been passing information through our email list to update residents through the ice storm and staying in touch with County Services as well to help update them on the status of Mulmur roads.” The Town of Mono was hard hit. Pam Hillock, County of Dufferin Clerk, said several roads were closed during the weather crisis and, as of Sunday evening, some areas of Hockley Valley were reported to still be two days out from receiving power. By Marni Walsh --------------------------------------------------- Images: --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Post date: 2016-04-01 11:38:16 Post date GMT: 2016-04-01 15:38:16 Post modified date: 2016-04-01 11:38:16 Post modified date GMT: 2016-04-01 15:38:16 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Export of Post and Page as text file has been powered by [ Universal Post Manager ] plugin from www.gconverters.com