Snow Removal - How You Can Assist
And please remember, never pass a snow plow. We want you to get home safely.
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Snow Plowing and Clearing Sidewalks |
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The County of Brant is responsible for winter maintenance activities on all municipally owned streets and roads and for clearing sidewalks fronting on municipally owned properties. As per County of Brant Snow Clearing By-Law (# 243-00), property owners are responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks fronting their private property. |
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Maintenance of Entrances (all entranceways) |
| Property owners having an entrance to a Municipal road are fully responsible for the maintenance of the entrance including the removal of snow and ice and keeping the portion of the entrance within the right-ofway in a safe condition for vehicular traffic. Each entrance to a municipal road must be designed, constructed and maintained in a manner that will prevent surface water from the entrance way or from the adjoining property being discharged via the entrance onto the travelled portion of the highway. |
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Mailboxes |
| Due to the requirements of Canada Post, the location of rural mailboxes may interfere with the clearance of snow from the shoulder area of the roadway by County of Brant snowplows. The snowplow operators clear the snow as far back as is feasible, any remaining snow is to be cleared by the boxholder. Should a mailbox be damaged by snow or ice being cleared by a snowplow, it will be the responsibility of the boxholder to repair/replace the mailbox. As per Canada Post guidelines, the area in front of a rural mailbox must be kept clear of snow and ice to ensure uninterrupted delivery of letters and parcels. Replacing or reinstalling a mailbox that becomes damaged or knocked down is the responsibility of the owner. Should a mailbox be damaged by physical contact with a snowplow, the County of Brant will assess the damage, and if appropriate, repair or replace the mailbox. |
| Snow Buddies Program |
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Do you have difficulty shovelling and clearing snow? Register with the County of Brant Snow Buddies Program! The County of Brant will help those who need assistance find a nearby neighbours to help with basic snow removal (on your property). If you are 12 years or older, please consider being a Snow Buddy. The County is in need of many more Snow Buddies. Snow Buddies may receive volunteer hours or a small fee for the snow removal. |
| Brant Frosty Friends (BFFs) |
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The County of Brant is full of warm-hearted citizens who go out of their way to help others who need assistance by clearing their driveways and sidewalks of ice and snow each winter. In the County, we are calling them our BFFs or better known as Brant Frosty Friends.
Anyone can be a Brant Frosty Friend. Keep your eyes open for those in need this winter, and lend a helping hand whenever the snow flies.
If someone has helped you this winter, the County of Brant would like to recognize your Brant Frosty Friend and say Thank You. Just contact us and let us know how they helped you this winter!
For more information, contact Sarah Dredge, Recreation Coordinator at the County of Brant, 519.442.1818 x 3254, sarah.dredge@brant.ca. |
Cancellations and Updates
| Cancellations |
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Wanting updates on recreation programs? Visit the updates page.
For information on garbage collection and more please visit the news and notices page and subscibe to recieve updates at www.brant.ca/subscribe. |
Outdoor Winter Fun and Safety Tips
| Outdoor Skating Rinks |
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This winter, the County offers fun outdoor skating rinks which are available at:
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| Places to Toboggan |
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Tobogganing can occur at:
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| Winter Recreation |
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Winter Weather doesnt have to keep you from being active - check out the Outdoor Winter Activities page as well as Winter Active this February - many FREE programs are being offered to encourage residents to keep moving over the Winter months! |
| Safety Tips |
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In the winter, the public playgrounds, trails and parks are often not maintained and parental supervision is always a good idea to assess safety.
The following are a few safety tips that will ensure a great outdoor time in the winter:
Playground safety tips:
Parks and Trails safety tips:
Other winter safety tips:
Although winter has had a slow start this year, we are thrilled to finally welcome the snow. Dress warm, be safe and have fun in this beautiful place we call the County of Brant! |
Be Prepared and Stay Warm
| Be Prepared - Emergency Planning |
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Winter storms kill more Canadians than tornadoes, thunderstorms, lightning, floods and hurricanes combined. Heavy snowfall and ice can make the roads treacherous and interrupt the power supply. You can check local weather and forecasts online. Interactive maps, road conditions and driving information is available through Traveller Information Services. Check with your local school board for information on cancelled classes and buses. Check with the County of Brant for information on snow removal services and special rules in place during a snow emergency. Safety Tips to remeember
If power outage results: Take the following steps so you and your family are prepared in the event of an emergency:
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Warming Centres |
| Looking to warm up? Visit a County of Brant Office or Community Centre to get out of the cold. Visit our warming centres page for more information. |
Winter storms kill more Canadians than tornadoes, thunderstorms, lightning, floods and hurricanes combined.
Hazard Information
Heavy snowfall and ice can make the roads treacherous and interrupt the power supply.
You can check local weather and forecasts online.
Interactive maps, road conditions and driving information is available through Traveller Information Services.
Check with your local school board for information on cancelled classes and buses.
Check with the County of Brant for information on snow removal services and special rules in place during a snow emergency.
Safety Tips
- Avoid unnecessary travel
- Wear layers of lightweight clothing, mittens and a hat (preferably one that covers your ears)
- Wear waterproof, insulated boots to keep your feet warm and dry and to keep from slipping on ice and snow
- Regularly check for frostbite — numbness or white areas on your face and body (ears, nose, cheeks, hands and feet in particular)
- Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow by taking frequent breaks
- Bring pets inside and move livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water
If power outage results:
Prepare Now
Take the following steps so you and your family are prepared in the event of an emergency:
- Winterize your home to retain heat:
- insulate walls and attics;
- caulk or weather-strip doors and windows;
- install storm windows or cover windows with plastic
- Get heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected once a year
- Add extra blankets and warm clothes to your emergency survival kit
The above information can be found at: www.ontario.ca/page/winter-storms
Winter storms kill more Canadians than tornadoes, thunderstorms, lightning, floods and hurricanes combined.
Hazard Information
Heavy snowfall and ice can make the roads treacherous and interrupt the power supply.
You can check local weather and forecasts online.
Interactive maps, road conditions and driving information is available through Traveller Information Services.
Check with your local school board for information on cancelled classes and buses.
Check with the County of Brant for information on snow removal services and special rules in place during a snow emergency.
Safety Tips
- Avoid unnecessary travel
- Wear layers of lightweight clothing, mittens and a hat (preferably one that covers your ears)
- Wear waterproof, insulated boots to keep your feet warm and dry and to keep from slipping on ice and snow
- Regularly check for frostbite — numbness or white areas on your face and body (ears, nose, cheeks, hands and feet in particular)
- Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow by taking frequent breaks
- Bring pets inside and move livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water
If power outage results:
Prepare Now
Take the following steps so you and your family are prepared in the event of an emergency:
- Winterize your home to retain heat:
- insulate walls and attics;
- caulk or weather-strip doors and windows;
- install storm windows or cover windows with plastic
- Get heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected once a year
- Add extra blankets and warm clothes to your emergency survival kit
The above information can be found at: www.ontario.ca/page/winter-storms
Winter storms kill more Canadians than tornadoes, thunderstorms, lightning, floods and hurricanes combined.
Hazard Information
Heavy snowfall and ice can make the roads treacherous and interrupt the power supply.
You can check local weather and forecasts online.
Interactive maps, road conditions and driving information is available through Traveller Information Services.
Check with your local school board for information on cancelled classes and buses.
Check with the County of Brant for information on snow removal services and special rules in place during a snow emergency.
Safety Tips
- Avoid unnecessary travel
- Wear layers of lightweight clothing, mittens and a hat (preferably one that covers your ears)
- Wear waterproof, insulated boots to keep your feet warm and dry and to keep from slipping on ice and snow
- Regularly check for frostbite — numbness or white areas on your face and body (ears, nose, cheeks, hands and feet in particular)
- Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow by taking frequent breaks
- Bring pets inside and move livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water
If power outage results:
Prepare Now
Take the following steps so you and your family are prepared in the event of an emergency:
- Winterize your home to retain heat:
- insulate walls and attics;
- caulk or weather-strip doors and windows;
- install storm windows or cover windows with plastic
- Get heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected once a year
- Add extra blankets and warm clothes to your emergency survival kit
The above information can be found at: www.ontario.ca/page/winter-storms
Winter storms kill more Canadians than tornadoes, thunderstorms, lightning, floods and hurricanes combined.
Hazard Information
Heavy snowfall and ice can make the roads treacherous and interrupt the power supply.
You can check local weather and forecasts online.
Interactive maps, road conditions and driving information is available through Traveller Information Services.
Check with your local school board for information on cancelled classes and buses.
Check with the County of Brant for information on snow removal services and special rules in place during a snow emergency.
Safety Tips
- Avoid unnecessary travel
- Wear layers of lightweight clothing, mittens and a hat (preferably one that covers your ears)
- Wear waterproof, insulated boots to keep your feet warm and dry and to keep from slipping on ice and snow
- Regularly check for frostbite — numbness or white areas on your face and body (ears, nose, cheeks, hands and feet in particular)
- Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow by taking frequent breaks
- Bring pets inside and move livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water
If power outage results:
Prepare Now
Take the following steps so you and your family are prepared in the event of an emergency:
- Winterize your home to retain heat:
- insulate walls and attics;
- caulk or weather-strip doors and windows;
- install storm windows or cover windows with plastic
- Get heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected once a year
- Add extra blankets and warm clothes to your emergency survival kit
The above information can be found at: www.ontario.ca/page/winter-storms
Winter storms kill more Canadians than tornadoes, thunderstorms, lightning, floods and hurricanes combined.
Hazard Information
Heavy snowfall and ice can make the roads treacherous and interrupt the power supply.
You can check local weather and forecasts online.
Interactive maps, road conditions and driving information is available through Traveller Information Services.
Check with your local school board for information on cancelled classes and buses.
Check with the County of Brant for information on snow removal services and special rules in place during a snow emergency.
Safety Tips
- Avoid unnecessary travel
- Wear layers of lightweight clothing, mittens and a hat (preferably one that covers your ears)
- Wear waterproof, insulated boots to keep your feet warm and dry and to keep from slipping on ice and snow
- Regularly check for frostbite — numbness or white areas on your face and body (ears, nose, cheeks, hands and feet in particular)
- Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow by taking frequent breaks
- Bring pets inside and move livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water
If power outage results:
Prepare Now
Take the following steps so you and your family are prepared in the event of an emergency:
- Winterize your home to retain heat:
- insulate walls and attics;
- caulk or weather-strip doors and windows;
- install storm windows or cover windows with plastic
- Get heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected once a year
- Add extra blankets and warm clothes to your emergency survival kit
The above information can be found at: www.ontario.ca/page/winter-storms
Five things to Remember During the Winter
- Fire Hydrants: If a fire hydrant near your property is buried by drifts or snow banks, please dig it out or contact the County of Brant at 519.449.2451.
- Windrows: We understand your frustration when you clear your driveway and then a snowplow comes by and leaves a pile of snow; a windrow. Unfortunately, it is impossible to clear snow from the roads without leaving one.
- Parking: Parked cars are a snowplow operator's biggest obstacle. If your street has not been plowed, please do not park on it. During a snow emergency, you cannot park on streets with "No Parking Snow Route" signs posted. Vehicles cannot be parked in the same spot for more than 24 hours. Several areas in the county have time-limited parking. Parking time limits are posted in these areas, and vehicles parked over the time limits are subject to parking tickets.
- Dumping Snow on Roads: Remember that it is illegal to deposit snow from your property onto the road.
- Patience: When plowing operations begin, the operators are following routes that have been designed to minimize duplication and maximize efficiency.
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