Yesterday, Toronto Police Service officers conducted door-to-door canvasses of six high-rise apartment buildings in the Don Mills Road/Sheppard Avenue East area that were without power. The officers were concentrating on vulnerable residents who required assistance. Police evacuated approximately 50 residents, a number of them senior citizens, and took them to warming and reception centres.
Today, police are working closely with the city's Emergency Operations Centre, Toronto Hydro, the TTC and TCHC to identify other apartment buildings without power, so further door-to-door canvasses can be conducted to identify vulnerable residents who require assistance.
Details will follow shortly on the buildings police officers will canvass today.
As Toronto Hydro continues to work to restore power, there are still many signalized intersections without power. The Toronto Police Service would like to remind the public the law requires that all non-signalized or non-functioning signalized intersections are to be treated like a four-way stop. Drivers should slow down, take a few extra seconds at each intersection, and make sure that they are going through safely.
We are continuing to bring in extra staff to assist with issues raised by the storm. As we do this, we would like to remind people that, for storm-related non-emergencies, 3-1-1 is the best number to call. Anyone looking to report wires down or hydro service interruptions should call Toronto Hydro at 416-542-8000.
The TPS has opened warming centres in 13 police buildings. For a list of these locations, click here.
Finally, anyone with neighbours who are elderly or have mobility issues is encouraged to check in on them and ensure their well-being. Additionally, if you can share any information you have regarding reporting issues with those who may not have access to the information, it would be greatly appreciated.
Today, police are working closely with the city's Emergency Operations Centre, Toronto Hydro, the TTC and TCHC to identify other apartment buildings without power, so further door-to-door canvasses can be conducted to identify vulnerable residents who require assistance.
Details will follow shortly on the buildings police officers will canvass today.
As Toronto Hydro continues to work to restore power, there are still many signalized intersections without power. The Toronto Police Service would like to remind the public the law requires that all non-signalized or non-functioning signalized intersections are to be treated like a four-way stop. Drivers should slow down, take a few extra seconds at each intersection, and make sure that they are going through safely.
We are continuing to bring in extra staff to assist with issues raised by the storm. As we do this, we would like to remind people that, for storm-related non-emergencies, 3-1-1 is the best number to call. Anyone looking to report wires down or hydro service interruptions should call Toronto Hydro at 416-542-8000.
The TPS has opened warming centres in 13 police buildings. For a list of these locations, click here.
Finally, anyone with neighbours who are elderly or have mobility issues is encouraged to check in on them and ensure their well-being. Additionally, if you can share any information you have regarding reporting issues with those who may not have access to the information, it would be greatly appreciated.