Post Tropical Storm Lee claims 130 trees, cleanup effort underway: HRM
Posted Sep 18, 2023 07:48:58 AM.
Last Updated Sep 18, 2023 02:21:58 PM.
Clean-up efforts continue Monday, two days after strong winds from Post Tropical Storm Lee hit the city.
In an update issued Sunday evening, Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) says crews are working around the clock to clear tree waste, brush, and branches from roads and bike lanes and are urging caution around the workers. HRM says due to the extended power outages across the municipality, many traffic lights are not working and remind drivers that if traffic lights are not working, to treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
The city also reminds residents that tree waste bundles are accepted. The acceptable limits are five tree waste bundles. Tree waste should be tied in armload-sized bundles.
No bundle can exceed 75 pounds, and no individual piece can be more than four feet long or larger than eight inches in diameter. Up to 20 paper bags of yard waste will also be accepted.
HRM says that most municipal Recreation Centres will operate regular hours on Monday. Due to power outages, some facilities may remain closed. Please call ahead for more information. The Halifax Public Gardens and Point Pleasant Park will reopen on Monday; however, Camp Hill Cemetery will remain closed until further notice. There are still areas in several municipal parks that require cleanup from downed trees and debris from the storm. Residents are reminded to adhere to signage and to stay clear of barricaded areas.
Halifax Regional Centre for Education said on Monday morning that all schools are open except Shatford Memorial Elementary, which will remain closed due to a power interruption.
The South Shore and Tri-County Regional Centres for Education report several schools closed on Monday. They include:
- Petite Rivière Elementary School
- Newcombville Elementary School
- Wickwire Academy, Greenfield Elementary School
- Verge House
- Pre-Primary at LunenburgAcademy (not including Bluenose)
HRM asking that residents report all storm-related damage to 3-1-1
