Tweed Council’s emergency control team continues to meet to coordinate the response to the tornado that touched down. The welcome center will be open tomorrow (Thursday July 28) at the Tweed Arena, 297 St. Joseph Street from 8:30 am. to 8:00 p.m. Services available at the drop-in center for residents affected by the tornado include:
Bottled water Access to showers Information on how to access additional services and support
There is now a newly installed outdoor water fountain in the arena that affected residents can use to fill larger jugs with water. This faucet will be accessible between 8:30 A.M. and 8:00 p.m For those affected who need help/have insurance questions, they can contact their insurance agent or the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) Consumer Information Center at 1-844-2ask-IBC or via email [email protected] Hydro One and public works crews are still working in the area. Ekblad Road is closed to non-local traffic at Potter Settlement Road and Bridgewater Road due to unnecessary restoration efforts slowing traffic. Everyone is asked to avoid the affected areas. Information about power restoration can be found on the Hydro One Storm Center app at hydroone.com The current fire status is high and as a result of the tornado there is a significantly increased risk of wildfires. Please be extremely careful if you do any burning and check the council website daily to see if a burn ban is in place.
