"Municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area are preparing ahead of Sunday's snowstorm, for which Environment Canada has now issued an orange winter storm watch. The orange alert means Toronto, York, Durham and Peel regions could see between 20 and 40 centimetres of snow this weekend. Halton region is under a yellow watch for the winter storm, which could dump up to 30 centimetres of snow. Here's how different municipalities are gearing up for Sunday's blizzard."
"Toronto Salt domes are restocked and crews are pre-salting Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) routes on hills, said the City of Toronto in a news release Saturday. Surge staff and give new sidewalk plows are set to be deployed to assist with snow clearing. While city maintenance garages will be staffed around the clock to ensure faster repairs on snow equipment. The city said there's increased staffing for the 311 line to handle higher volumes of snow-related service requests."
"Torontonians are being encouraged to avoid non-essential travel, stock up on groceries, and watch for city updates and snow route parking restrictions. Toronto's five warming centres and two surge spaces will remain open at the following locations: 136 Spadina Road. 81 Elizabeth Road. 12 Holmes Avenue. 885 Scarborough Golf Club Road. 349 Cecil Street. Cecil Community Centre, 85 Cecil Sttreet. Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre, 870 Queen Street E. There will also be extended hours at city-funded daytime drop-in programs across Toronto. Enhanced street outreach teams will also continue to conduct wellness checks and distribute supplies, such as blankets, warm clothes and sleeping bags,"
Environment Canada issued an orange winter storm watch for parts of the Greater Toronto Area, forecasting 20 to 40 centimetres of snow for Toronto, York, Durham and Peel, while Halton is under a yellow watch with up to 30 centimetres expected. Toronto has restocked salt domes, pre-salted TTC hill routes, and scheduled surge staff and new sidewalk plows for snow clearing. Maintenance garages will be staffed 24/7 for faster equipment repairs and 311 staffing has been increased for snow-related requests. The city stands ready to enact a major snow event response at 25 centimetres, urges residents to avoid non-essential travel and stock up, and will keep warming centres, surge spaces, extended daytime drop-in hours, and outreach teams operating.
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