Mayor Report Number 15

Great news for TWPEC... here comes high speed internet service

This Morning, WED MAY 26 at 10:00AM., I just finished attending a major ZOOM MEDIA EVENT with the MINISTER FOR WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY AND RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT the HONOURABLE MINISTER MONSEF who has announced TEN (10) Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) projects that are part of the Rapid Response Stream (RRS).

The objective of this stream, which has a budget of up to $150 million, is to enhance household access to high-speed Internet...

Weed Spraying 2021

This content was provided by Weed Control - Leeds & Grenville (leedsgrenville.com).

Pesticide use

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville intends to utilize Wagar and Corput Weed Control Inc. to control weeds along the following rural roadsides:

• Select sections on County Roads 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 16, 27, 38, 29, 40, 42 and 46.
• Selected Township Roads in the municipalities of Athens, Augusta, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Elizabethtown-Kitley, Front of Yonge, Merrickville-Wolford and North Grenville.
• All...

Using technology during a disaster

We rely on technology more and more to keep in touch with our family, friends, and colleagues with a click of a button. But what happens in the event of a major emergency? Suddenly these tools can become vital in helping you and your family get in touch and stay informed. So here are some tips on the use of technology in an emergency:

• If possible, use non-voice channels like text messaging, email or social media. These use less bandwidth than voice communications and may work even when phone...

Building an emergency kit

Content provided by: Emergency Management Ontario

Your emergency survival kit should have everything you and your family would need to be safe and take care of yourselves for at least three days immediately following an emergency.

The following list is broken down into the essentials, items you may need to meet your family’s unique needs, and items to have ready in case you have to leave your home.

Essentials

• Food (non-perishable and easy-to-prepare items, enough for 3 days) and a manual can opener

Building your family emergency plan

Content provided by: Emergency Management Ontario

In an emergency, your family may not be together, or you may be asked to evacuate your home. Thinking about what you would do in different situations and preparing a plan with every member of your family is the first step to being prepared.

What Your Plan Should Include A Family Communications Plan

During an emergency, it may be easier to reach someone using text messaging or social media or to make a long-distance call than to call someone locally...