IMPORTANT NEWS FOR CANADIANS IN THE SOUTH-EAST ONTARIO(PLEASE READ)

[ONETIME]

Toronto District School Board
All schools remain open but bus service is cancelled

Toronto Catholic District School Board
All schools remain open but bus service is cancelled

Peel Region
All schools closed

York Region
Public, Catholic, French Catholic and French 1st Language open, but buses cancelled

Durham Region
Public and Catholic schools open, but bus service cancelled

Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board
Schools open but bus service cancelled

Sheridan College
All classes cancelled

Devry College
Both campuses closed, all classes cancelled

Jewish Schools
All closed, including Associated Hebrew Schools, Bnei Akiva School
Community Hebrew Academy exams have been postponed

Islamic Schools
As-Sadiq Islamic School closed
Iqra Islamic School Mississauga

http://www.pulse24.com/News/Top_Story/20030404-002/page.asp

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It's a case of being better safe than sorry. While Hurricane Isabel is expected to be a weak sister when she finally reaches Toronto, these kinds of storms can be unpredictable. So it pays to at least think about how to protect your life and your property before the winds of change blow through on Friday.

At the very least, experts are expecting high winds and driving rain - which could combine to cause some serious damage. Flooding is also a possibility. Which is why the city of Toronto emergency preparedness teams are dispending advice about what you can do today to be ready for the inevitable tomorrow.

By now you know about taking in everything that's not nailed down, like lawn furniture and loose branches. But there are other hidden dangers you may not have considered. Among them:

Outside your home



Clear your eavestroughs, downspouts and catch basins of leaves and other debris that prevent proper drainage. It's a summer chore you rarely get around to.
Be sure the water drains away - and not towards - your home. It'll help keep your basement dry.
Make sure disconnected downspouts are draining properly, ideally 1.8 metres (or six feet) from basement walls.
Ensure storm sewer grates (catch basins) both on and near your property aren't blocked by garbage, leaves or other debris. What flows up must go down, and if the drains are obstructed, all that water could head your way.
To report downed trees call (416) 338-TREE (8733) .


Inside your home

Fix leaks in walls, floors, windows or foundations. It's too late once the water falls.
Move items off the floor of your basement, if your lower level is prone to flooding.
If your basement floods, call Toronto Water and Wastewater immediately at (416) 338-8888. It's open 24 hours a day.
Call your insurance company as soon as possible to report any flooding property damage.
Get a professional to help you clean up, depending on the extent of the damage. And hydro and water are a deadly mix, so remember to shut off the power before trying to fix anything yourself.
Open windows after the storm to let the drying power of fresh air in.
Throw out any food that may have been affected by flood waters (including food in cans or jars).


What to have on hand if the power goes out

Call Toronto Hydro at (416) 542-8000 to report the outage.
Have a battery operated radio for latest updates.
Keep a supply of drinking water on hand.
Keep non-perishable foods that don't require refrigeration around.
Have flashlights available and check that the batteries work.
Fill your car with gas before the storm. You wouldn't want to run out in the middle of a lashing rainstorm.
Take out a little extra cash. Debit and credit card machines could be down.
Be aware of where your power and water shutoff valves are located, in case you need to get to them in a hurry.

And don't seek shelter from the storm in your basement. It's the first place that will get wet.

 



September 18, 2003

http://www.pulse24.com/News/Top_Story/20030918-009/page.asp

[Lincoln]

My school board isn't there...we're not supposed to get hit bad where i live tho.

[PLANT]

Damn, Im looking for where it says "Hamilton Area" but I cant find it.............


Im hoping school is cancelled tomorrow!

This shits gona be crazy  

[JTSimon]

Thanks

[ONETIME]

wht region is Hamiltion in REPRESENT ?

[mrtonguetwista]

Yeah....what about Nova Scotia....that's where I am.

[ONETIME]

I thot u were in Florida.......lol
BTW..........

................i dont think so Nova Scotia is under ne threat.

[Lincoln]

Damn, Im looking for where it says "Hamilton Area" but I cant find it.............

same here i live like 10 minutes from hamilton

[ONETIME]

Damn, Im looking for where it says "Hamilton Area" but I cant find it.............

same here i live like 10 minutes from hamilton

wht REGION IS HAMILTON IN is it in the TORONTO REGION?

[[Stoned]Jesus H. Christ[Wheat]]

fuckers, I wish our buses were cancelled....wait I'm not in school this semester....haahahha suckers