Ice storm emergency - Saint-Laurent's teams working to redress the situation
SAINT-LAURENT, QC, April 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Following the freezing rain that pummelled Quebec yesterday, all of Saint-Laurent's teams have been fully mobilized to clear the streets and sidewalks.
Saint-Laurent's administration wishes to remind the public to use caution, for example, by not touching tree branches that could be in contact with electrical wires.
A reminder of the telephone numbers to call for the following situations:
- 311 for tree branches on the public thoroughfare (street or sidewalk) or other non-urgent requests,
- 911 for tree branches that are touching electrical wires, broken wires or other urgent requests.
"Conseil de Saint-Laurent and our teams commiserate with the people of Saint-Laurent as many of them experience these difficult times. Our teams are working tirelessly to clear traffic lanes and sidewalks. We are also working closely with our partners who are entrusted with restoring electricity. In the meantime, we ask that people be cautious and avoid non-essential travel. Like during the pandemic, we are certain that our community will remain united and demonstrate the resilience needed to rise to this new challenge brought to us by Mother Nature."
Alan DeSousa, the Mayor of Saint-Laurent
Municipal buildings
The municipal buildings are closed due to the holiday.
Bibliothèque du Vieux-Saint-Laurent and Bibliothèque du Boisé may however open on Saturday, April 8, depending on the progress of the electricity restoration. Feel free to visit Montreal.ca/saint-laurent to stay informed.
Teams dispatched
Since Thursday, April 6, in the morning, all the Travaux publics de Saint-Laurent teams were dispatched:
- 8 teams of workers to collect branches
- 2 teams of horticulturalists
- 6 teams of tree-trimmers working with Hydro-Québec teams
- 1 team to shred branches
On Friday, April 7, several additional teams will be at work:
- 4 teams of tree-trimmers including 3 with pods
- 15 teams of support workers to continue to secure the streets and sidewalks
Please also note that to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important to never use outdoor appliances indoors that are fuelled by a combustible gas such as oil, gas, wood, fuel, coal or propane. As a reminder, carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and invisible toxic gas. Poisoning can cause irreversible damage or even death. Only use outdoor appliances outdoors.
It is also recommended that the parks be avoided to give the teams the time they need for any necessary interventions.
Saint-Laurent invites its residents to stay updated on its communication platforms for the latest information:
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ArrSaintLaurent
- Twitter page: https://twitter.com/ArrSaintLaurent
- Website: Montreal.ca/saint-laurent
Ville de Saint-Laurent was founded in 1893, and it became one of the 19 boroughs of Ville de Montréal in 2002. Located in the north of the Island of Montréal, the arrondissement de Saint-Laurent is the biggest, covering 42.8 square kilometres. Its population, comprising more than 100,000 residents, is one of the most multicultural. Named a "sustainable municipal territory" in 2019, Saint-Laurent places sustainable development and the protection of the environment at the heart of all its decisions. This challenge is even greater considering that more than 70% of its territory is dedicated to industrial and commercial activities with more than 4500 businesses and 110,000 jobs. The arrondissement boasts one of Quebec's leading industrial and technological hubs. Already offering excellent access to key traffic arteries and public transit, Saint-Laurent is preparing to welcome five stations for the new Réseau express métropolitain. Finally, thanks to its two libraries, the Centre des loisirs, its modern Complexe sportif, arena, and some 50 parks, Saint-Laurent offers an extensive range of services in a variety of fields including culture, sports and recreation. The arrondissement thereby ensures an excellent quality of life for families and a stimulating environment for businesses.
SOURCE Ville de Montréal - Arrondissement de Saint-Laurent
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