As always, safety is our priority. Please ensure you are wearing necessary personal protective equipment, try to use a buddy system, and if you come across any hazardous areas, stay clear and be safe. Please do not put yourself in harm’s way.
Vancouver Public Works have gathered information and created a plan to lessen the chance of its citizens getting hurt from severe weather, such as Extreme Cold. In their plan, they describe street priorities, traffic signal outages, garbage and recycling updates, and their priorities for Vancouver's streets and neighbourhoods.
To learn more about Vancouver's Severe Weather Plan, please click on the following link:
Snow can be fun, but can be dangerous for drivers and pedestrians if they are not prepared. It is also your legal obligation to clear the sidewalk and driveway in front of your home after snowfall. Not doing this is a fine-able offense.
New residents should purchase the following items in preparation for snow:
When dressing for cold weather, remember the three layer rule. The principle is vital whether you are dressing for mild cold or severe cold, although the type of clothing you need will be different.
It is also important that you have clothing that:
Some form of head gear is important, since heat escapes fastest from the top of your head.
To learn more about wearing the right clothing, please check out this link: All About What To Wear And Bring
The City is encouraging everyone to continue listening to the news and checking out this website to be aware of the current weather situations. It is also encouraging everyone to look out for others, especially vulnerable populations such as the elderly, homeless, persons with underlying health conditions and mobility challenges.
You can more information about Severe Weather Statements or Warnings here.
You can find information about the city's response here, or you can call 311 regarding weather related incidents.
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