Seasonal storms often bring heavy rain and high winds to the North Shore. Severe winds can knock down trees, branches and loose objects, causing power outages, road closures, and traffic disruptions.
Environment and Climate Change Canada issues wind warnings for the North Shore when either of the following are expected:
- Continual winds of 70 km/hr or greater
- Wind gusts of 90 km/hr or greater
How to prepare
Make an emergency plan and prepare an emergency kit in case of a power outage.
What to do during a windstorm
- If you can't avoid travelling during the storm, give yourself extra time.
- Always stop at an intersection, then proceed with caution. During a power outage, all intersections normally controlled by a traffic signal become four-way stops.
- Watch for and report downed power lines to 9-1-1 and stay back at least 10 metres (about the length of a city bus).
- Watch for fallen trees and branches. Report fallen trees to your municipality.
