Vaughan facilities to close in response to winter storm
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Residents are reminded to drive with extreme caution and
stay home if possible
In response to the winter storm and the declared Significant
Weather Event, the City of Vaughan is closing its facilities early on Friday,
Dec. 23.
- All Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) branches will close at 1 p.m.
- City Hall, the Joint Operations Centre and all community centres will close at 2 p.m.
Account credits will be
issued automatically to customers who pre-registered and pre-paid for a
recreational drop-in activity at a community centre. Facilities will remain
closed on Saturday, Dec. 24, and reopen according to the festive closure
schedule.
The City is encouraging
drivers to be cautious and adjust their driving according to changing road
conditions and visibility. Take all necessary precautions, including avoiding
unnecessary travel and taking frequent breaks when shovelling snow to avoid
overexertion.
The City has a fleet of
more than 230 vehicles – including salter/snowplow units, windrow machines,
sidewalk machines, pickup trucks equipped with plows and salters,
cul-de-sac-clearing machines and anti-icing units – to ensure citizens are
provided with high-quality winter services.
Due to the forecasted
conditions, it may take longer than usual to clear City roads, sidewalks and/or
bicycle lanes. Staff
will continue to monitor weather forecasts and make the necessary decisions and
adjustments to operations.
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