KPR schools will remain closed today, even as Brock declared an emergency and northern Durham struggles to recover from the ravages of the ice storm over the weekend.
“Important Alert: All KPR schools closed to students and staff tomorrow, Monday, March 31, as a result of ice storm and widespread power outages,” said an alert from KPRDSB (Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board).
It said all child care centres are closed tomorrow, Monday, March 31.
Durham District School Board (DDSB) said “after ongoing discussions with Elexicon and Hydro One regarding power restoration and road conditions, we regret to inform you that the following schools and childcare services at these locations will remain closed on Tuesday:
- Beaver River Public School
- McCaskill’s Mills Public School
- Brock High School
- Goodwood Public School
- Scott Central Public School
- SA Cawker Public School
“Our Facilities Services Department continues to work closely with the power providers, and we will provide a further update on the status of these schools tomorrow (April 1st),” DDSB added.
Brock Declares Emergency
North Durham was the most severely affected part of the region, forcing the Township of Brock to declare a State of Emergency on March 30.
Previously, the Town of Ajax and the Township of Uxbridge had declared a ‘significant weather event’ and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (Cloca) had advised of flooding and ‘hazardous dreek conditions’ (see below).
A Brock statement said all township facilities remain closed until further notice. There are various road closures due to downed trees and powerlines. Power restoration may take several days due to the scale of damage. Township facility closures and service suspensions will remain in effect until it is safe to reopen.
A statement released on Sunday said emergency response was in progress. “Operations crews are working around the clock to clear roads, respond to downed trees, localized flooding, and addressing road conditions. Fire, police, and paramedic services remain fully operational and are responding to emergency calls across the township.”
Brock pointed out that while Hydro One and Elexicon Energy are responsible for restoring power, the township is working closely with their crews to prioritize the most urgent areas and provide support.
Traffic Lights
Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) yesterday asked residents to be aware that there are downed trees and hydro lines throughout the region.
“Many traffic lights are not working – remember to treat them as a four-way stop.”
Crews are working as fast as they can to clean up – if you can stay home today, please do. Stay safe, police said.
DRPS East Division pointed out that April 1st might be around the corner, but don’t let this weather fool you! “Icy conditions are still present, with freezing rain overnight. Stay alert, be cautious and drive safe…!”
Power Outages
Elexicon Energy yesterday evening offered a ‘huge thank you’ to its crews for their dedication and hard work as they continue their efforts to restore power across the service territory throughout the challenging weather conditions. “We appreciate their commitment to keeping our communities safe and powered.”
“If you are experiencing an outage and do not see it on our map, please note that outages affecting ten or fewer addresses may not appear, but we are aware and responding. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as more information becomes available,” said Elexicon.
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