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Debris Clean Up

(September 6, 2010) Residents are reminded that private property trees are the responsibility of the owners. Limbs and branches no longer than 4 feet and no bigger than 8 inches around can be bundled and placed curb side for pick up. To assist residents with clean up, the maximum number of bundles has been increased to 10 per household.  Crews will begin pick up on Tuesday morning.

Municipal crews have been working diligently collecting debris within the Right of way from municipally owned trees. The work will continue until all debris is collected.  Crews worked Saturday and Sunday, and will resume clean up activities Tuesday.  Park crews will continue to assess parks and open spaces commencing Tuesday. Once completed parks will open to the public.

If you have leaves you cannot use as mulch, place them in the green cart. Excess leaves can be placed alongside the cart in colourless clear, orange plastic or heavy paper bags ONLY. There is a 20 bag limit for curbside collection with a max weight limit of 25 kg (55lb) per bag.

 

September 5, 2010) Nova Scotia Environment and the Medical Officer of Health have requested Halifax Water to advise residents to refrain from swimming and other water-related activities until Wednesday, September 8th. Power outages related to Hurricane Earl have caused sewage overflows into several water courses in our region, as well as into Halifax Harbour. The Medical Officer of Health also wishes to remind residents that they should not use untreated surface water for drinking purposes.

 

Latest Information on Hurricane Earl
(September 5, 2010) HRM’s Emergency Management Office (EMO) has now been de-activated.

HRM Roadways are open and crews continue with clean up efforts. All major parks are currently being assessed. The following parks are open as of noon today: Point Pleasant Park, Public Gardens (no facilities are operating), Shubie Park, Hemlock Ravine, Dillman Park, and Sullivan’s Pond. Flemming Park will be open early this afternoon.

Residents are reminded that private property trees are the responsibility of the owners. Limbs and branches no longer than 4 feet and no bigger than 8 inches around can be bundled and placed curb side for pick up. To assist residents with clean up, the maximum number of bundles has been increased to 10 per household. Crews will begin pick up on Tuesday morning.

Due to the recent power outages there had been sewage overflows into several lakes and other water bodies in our region. The public is advised not to swim in the harbour, lakes and other watercourses for 3 days.

“As the clean up efforts proceed, I would to thank all the crews that have spent many hours on the streets clearing the roads, assessing properties and restoring the power. I continue to be impressed by the professional and coordinated response that we achieved with all our agencies working together. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all HRM residents for their patience while the clean up continues.” said Mayor Peter Kelly.

Residents can continue to contact the HRM Call Center at 490-4000 until 7:00pm this evening.