Whereas Mississauga recovers from heavy rain yesterday, extra rain is within the forecast for right now.
Replace as of August 18 at 10 a.m.
Mississauga skilled heavy rain yesterday, which prompted localized flooding, visitors disruptions, harmful highway situations and closures to some Metropolis parks and trails. The vast majority of flooding has now receded; nonetheless, there are nonetheless moist situations in some areas of the town.
Further rainfall is predicted later this morning or afternoon.
A rainfall warning stays in impact for Mississauga all through the course of the day.
Harmful highway situations and closures
Metropolis and Regional crews, together with Police Regional Police and Mississauga Hearth and Emergency Providers had been in a position to clear water from all roads.
There are at present no highway closures at the moment.
Parks
All Metropolis parks are open to be used. Permitted picnics are continuing, besides permits in parks the place there proceed to be flooding impacts (picnic areas in shut proximity to creeks). Name 311 to substantiate.
Right now all spray pads, playgrounds and leash-free zones are open to be used.
Residents are reminded to take precautions when utilizing these areas and to keep away from any parks which might be close to rivers, creeks or stormwater ponds.
Path closures
Residents are requested to take precautions in flooded areas and respect all posted indicators and barricades which were put up for security causes. Residents are requested to make use of warning in all parks and trails, creeks, rivers or watersheds.
Sports activities fields
All Metropolis sports activities fields remained closed till Monday, August 19. The Metropolis’s Park employees are out assessing the injury from the current rain and can reopen fields when they’re protected to play on once more.
MiWay
Whereas the rain yesterday prompted delays on a number of MiWay routes, all buses are again to regular operations and are operating to schedule. Whereas there may be rain within the forecast right now, MiWay riders are reminded to test MiWay.ca for service updates and delays.
Security measures
Keep in mind to watch Atmosphere Canada for climate warnings and watches in Mississauga. Keep away from dialling 911 until you’re in instant hazard or require help with rescue or evacuation.
Train warning
Keep away from stormwater ponds, culverts, streams and rivers
Don’t open sewer grates
By no means journey by means of flooding or areas the place there may be ponding
Make sure that roof water drains
Guarantee eavestroughs and downspouts are clear
Hold storm drains freed from litter and particles
Report blocked storm drains to 311
Use warning when travelling in areas the place flooding has or may happen
If you’re driving, journey to situations, depart further area for stopping, look ahead to tail lights forward and be ready to cease
If strolling or biking, use designated crosswalks or crossrides, don’t enter flooded areas
Report any fallen bushes and flooding to 311
Report energy outages to Alectra
Report unsafe situations by calling 311
Report security hazards, reminiscent of fallen bushes, or weather-related points, reminiscent of drainage or flooding, to 311
311 might obtain many weather-related calls, which can end in longer wait occasions than common – we admire your endurance as we course of these calls
Report energy outages or electrical hazards to Alectra. If you’re experiencing an influence outage, listed here are a couple of tricks to comply with
If your house or basement has flooded
Keep in mind to watch out
Don’t try and shut off electrical energy if any water is current
If water rose above your electrical shops, baseboard or furnace, name Alectra instantly at 1-833-253-2872 to report it
Should you reside in a apartment or condo, please contact property administration in case you are at present displaced from your house
For updates on when you may return to your property, please contact property administration
For updates on Metropolis-related climate issues or points, comply with us on X or on Fb. Study extra about seasonal storms in Mississauga.
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Mississauga skilled heavy rain yesterday, which prompted localized flooding, visitors disruptions, harmful highway situations and closures to some Metropolis parks and trails. The vast majority of flooding has now receded; nonetheless, there are nonetheless moist situations in some areas of the town.
Further rainfall is predicted later this morning or afternoon.
A rainfall warning stays in impact for Mississauga all through the course of the day.
Harmful highway situations and closures
Metropolis and Regional crews, together with Police Regional Police and Mississauga Hearth and Emergency Providers had been in a position to clear water from all roads.
There are at present no highway closures at the moment.
Parks
All Metropolis parks are open to be used. Permitted picnics are continuing, besides permits in parks the place there proceed to be flooding impacts (picnic areas in shut proximity to creeks). Name 311 to substantiate.
Right now all spray pads, playgrounds and leash-free zones are open to be used.
Residents are reminded to take precautions when utilizing these areas and to keep away from any parks which might be close to rivers, creeks or stormwater ponds.
Path closures
Residents are requested to take precautions in flooded areas and respect all posted indicators and barricades which were put up for security causes. Residents are requested to make use of warning in all parks and trails, creeks, rivers or watersheds.
Sports activities fields
All Metropolis sports activities fields remained closed till Monday, August 19. The Metropolis’s Park employees are out assessing the injury from the current rain and can reopen fields when they’re protected to play on once more.
MiWay
Whereas the rain yesterday prompted delays on a number of MiWay routes, all buses are again to regular operations and are operating to schedule. Whereas there may be rain within the forecast right now, MiWay riders are reminded to test MiWay.ca for service updates and delays.
Security measures
Keep in mind to watch Atmosphere Canada for climate warnings and watches in Mississauga. Keep away from dialling 911 until you’re in instant hazard or require help with rescue or evacuation.
Train warning
Keep away from stormwater ponds, culverts, streams and rivers
Don’t open sewer grates
By no means journey by means of flooding or areas the place there may be ponding
Make sure that roof water drains
Guarantee eavestroughs and downspouts are clear
Hold storm drains freed from litter and particles
Report blocked storm drains to 311
Use warning when travelling in areas the place flooding has or may happen
If you’re driving, journey to situations, depart further area for stopping, look ahead to tail lights forward and be ready to cease
If strolling or biking, use designated crosswalks or crossrides, don’t enter flooded areas
Report any fallen bushes and flooding to 311
Report energy outages to Alectra
Report unsafe situations by calling 311
Report security hazards, reminiscent of fallen bushes, or weather-related points, reminiscent of drainage or flooding, to 311
311 might obtain many weather-related calls, which can end in longer wait occasions than common – we admire your endurance as we course of these calls
Report energy outages or electrical hazards to Alectra. If you’re experiencing an influence outage, listed here are a couple of tricks to comply with
If your house or basement has flooded
Keep in mind to watch out
Don’t try and shut off electrical energy if any water is current
If water rose above your electrical shops, baseboard or furnace, name Alectra instantly at 1-833-253-2872 to report it
Should you reside in a apartment or condo, please contact property administration in case you are at present displaced from your house
For updates on when you may return to your property, please contact property administration
For updates on Metropolis-related climate issues or points, comply with us on X or on Fb. Study extra about seasonal storms in Mississauga.
