Be prepared during the winter months
Winter brings with it a host of situations that require preparation and planning! From power outages due to snow and ice storms to snow shoveling and winter road maintenance there are many factors to consider to keep you and your family safe - please find a number of resources below.
Power and Planning
Power Outage Information | ||||||||||
For local power outage information, please visit: Energy+ Inc. power outage information Hydro One power outage information
The above information can be found online here |
Emergency Survival Kit (72 Hours) |
Everyone should keep a survival kit of crucial supplies in case an emergency happens and utilities are out, roads are closed or you can't leave your home. Prepare to take care of yourself and your family for up to three days. Make sure everyone in your family knows where your emergency kit items are stored. Car Kit |
Roads during the winter months
On the roads |
Fun Fact: In the County of Brant, we have over 2200 kilometres of lanes to plow, salt and sand! In a snow or ice event, the winter maintenance vehicles may need to clear and/or treat the same roads several times. 2200 kilometers is equivalent to driving from Paris, Ontario to the tip of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia or from Burford, Ontario to Winnipeg, Manitoba! Five things to Remember During the Winter
For more information on Winter Maintenance of County roads please visit the Winter Maintenance page. |
Snow Removal - How You Can Assist
Snow Plowing and Clearing Sidewalks |
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. |
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-of-way 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. |
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 |
Do you have difficulty shoveling 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. Find out more about the Snow Buddies Program. |
Warming Centres
Stay warm |
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. |
Cancellations and Updates
Cancellations |
Wanting updates on recreation programs? Visit the updates page. (Please note, recreational programming may look different due to COVID-19) For information on garbage collection and more please visit the news and notices page and subscribe to receive updates at www.brant.ca/subscribe. Also follow @BrantCommunity on Facebook and Twitter for updates. |
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