Media Release - Town of Greater Napanee Declares a Significant Weather Event Effective February 12th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Based on impending weather reports and weather warnings issued by Environment Canada, the Town of Greater Napanee is hereby declaring a significant weather event in the municipality, as defined within the Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02. 

During the significant weather event, the Town is advising motorists, pedestrians, and residents to use extra caution as the municipality may not be able to meet its maintenance standards for roads and sidewalks due to the expected weather and extreme conditions. The declaration will not change how or when the municipality performs its winter maintenance operations; however, it may take the municipality longer than usual to bring the roads and sidewalks back to a state of repair. Public safety is the municipality’s top priority. 

The Town of Greater Napanee will update the public with information during this significant weather event via the following outlets:

• A website pop-up and notice posted in the Newsroom on the Town of Greater Napanee website: www.greaternapanee.com
• The Town of Greater Napanee social media pages (Facebook and Instagram) 

Any questions or concerns can be directed to:

Mike Dwyer

Manager of Public Works

Town of Greater Napanee

mdwyer@greaternapanee.com

613-776-1190

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