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MINTO FIRE

Serving the communities of Clifford, Harriston & Palmerston in the Town of Minto

(519) 343-3735

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    Preparing for a Power Outage
    c.loos
    • Jan 11, 2020
    • 2 min

    Preparing for a Power Outage

    Most power outages will be over almost as soon as they begin, but some can last much longer – up to days or even weeks.
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    How to prepare for an Ice Storm...
    c.loos
    • Dec 29, 2019
    • 2 min

    How to prepare for an Ice Storm...

    With the potential of an ice storm looming in Minto, Minto Fire is reminding the public to top up their emergency preparedness kits. As ice storms usually bring power outages it’s important for our residents to be prepared to be self sustainable for 72 hours. Essentials Food (non-perishable, enough for 3 days), a manual can opener Bottled water (4 litres/person/day) Medication(s) Flashlight, Radio (crank or battery-run) Extra batteries, First-aid kit Hand sanitizer or moist
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    c.loos
    • Nov 1, 2019
    • 1 min

    The Difference between a Watch, a Warning & an Advisory this Winter!

    With the severe weather season fast approaching, we thought it might be a good idea to explain a couple of things about weather bulletins. Do You Know the Difference? WATCH essentially means there is a chance this condition will happen and usually covers a large geographical area for a lengthy time period. WARNING means the said weather is already occurring or is likely to occur and to take proper protective measures. Warnings are usually issued for much smaller geographical
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    c.loos
    • Nov 14, 2017
    • 1 min

    The Difference between a Watch, a Warning & an Advisory this Winter!

    With the severe weather season fast approaching, we thought it might be a good idea to explain a couple of things about weather bulletins. Do You Know the Difference? WATCH essentially means there is a chance this condition will happen and usually covers a large geographical area for a lengthy time period. WARNING means the said weather is already occurring or is likely to occur and to take proper protective measures. Warnings are usually issued for much smaller geographical
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