Thursday, July 11, 2013

Electricity Conservation

Toronto Hydro would like to reinforce the imporance of electricity conservation while their systems are being repaired. Hydro One, the provincial transmission agency, is working on repairing significant damage to their west end Manby Transformer Station, which will take some time. In the meantime, everyone's cooperation and support is appreciated.

For more information for how to conserve electricity in your home, please click here.

For business owners, please click here.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Red Cross Guide to Flood Recovery

On July 8th, the City of Toronto experienced unprecedented rainfall and flooding. Many residents may be dealing with the effects of this flooding in their homes and businesses in the coming days.

The Canadian Red Cross has expertise in disaster management, including floods. Attached you will find a Guide to Flood Recovery that outlines step-by-step instructions for cleaning up after a flood. Please feel free to share this tool with your neighbours.

Toronto Water In-Store Downspout Disconnection Events at Lowe's

Toronto Water will be holding a series of in-store events to help promote the Mandatory Downspout Disconnection Program (and Phase 2 deadline of December 3, 2013) are taking place as noted below. These in-store events are being held in advance of the Phase 2 deadline:

Lowe's: July 20
10 a.m. 3 p.m.
6005 Steeles Avenue East

Lowe's: August 24
10 a.m. 3 p.m.
800 Warden Avenue

Lowe's: October 5
10 a.m. 3 p.m.
1300 Castlefield Avenue