Perth County Launches NEW Winter Severe Weather Guide

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PERTH COUNTY, ON – Perth County launched a New Winter Severe Weather Guide today. The new booklet is available in both print and digital versions and includes important information on staying safe and informed during winter severe weather.

The County has seen several severe and significant winter weather events in the last couple of years, which has increased the demand for safety information. The guide is packed with helpful information including types to prepare for severe winter weather, definitions and weather terminology, links on where to find accurate road and weather information, and more!

“Winter weather is fast approaching, and although we are not strangers to this type of weather, the storms are increasing in frequency and intensity.” said Rick Fraser, Perth County’s Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC). “The County wants to ensure residents are equipped with the important information and knowledge to stay safe and informed. Last year we saw far too many motorists taking unnecessary risks in dangerous road conditions, placing themselves and our emergency services at risk. We want to make sure residents use caution, abide by travel warning and advisories, and stay safe this winter season.”

Copies of the new Winter Severe Weather Guide are available to pick up free of charge at local municipal offices and other locations across the County: 

• Perth County Courthouse: 1 Huron Street, Stratford (entrance now via St. Andrew Street)
• Municipality of North Perth: 330 Wallace Avenue North, Listowel
• Township of Perth South: 3191 Road 122, St. Pauls
• Township of Perth East: 25 Mill Street East, Milverton
• Municipality of West Perth: 160 Wellington Street, Mitchell
• Stratford-Perth Archives: 4273 Line 34, Stratford

To view a digital copy or to learn more about Emergency Preparedness in Perth County, visit: www.perthcounty.ca/emergency

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Perth County is a vibrant upper-tier municipality located in Southwestern, Ontario and is home to a regional population of 81,565 residents. This rural region is comprised of 4 lower-tier member municipalities. To find out more information about our services, visit: www.perthcounty.ca or follow us on Facebook and X.

For more information, contact:
Rick Fraser, CEMC
519-271-0531 ext 540
rfraser@perthcounty.ca

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2023-11-16 - NEWS RELEASE - County Releases NEW Winter Severe Weather Guide - FINAL