TORONTO – Dufferin County declared a state of emergency Wednesday due to high winds and frigid temperatures that have strained the municipality’s resources.
The declaration was made at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday because “local resources have been exhausted” due to the storm, according to a press release from Dufferin county officials.
“Mutual assistance agreements need to be implemented to further manage this situation,” the press release reads.
County officials are giving updates on Twitter @dufferincounty
Environment Canada issued a blowing snow warning for the area Wednesday afternoon.
The following county roads are closed:
• County Road #3 (Orangeville Fergus Road)
• County Road #11 (3rd Line Amaranth)
• County Road #12 north of 109
• County Road #16 (Veteran’s Way) to 5 Sideroad
• County Road #19 (Princess of Wales)
• County Road #23 (B-Line)
• County Road #109 (west of Orangeville)
• County Road #124 (North of Hwy 89)
County officials are encouraging drivers to stay off the roads.
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