A severe thunderstorm ripped through the region on Saturday causing extensive damage, fallen trees, downed hydro lines and power outages across Cambridge and Southern Ontario.
The storm hit Waterloo Region Saturday afternoon, bringing heaving rain, 131 km/h winds and hail in some areas.
Some residents in Cambridge are still without power and many are impacted by yesterday’s storm with trees and branches on sidewalks, roads, and properties.
For clean-up, the City of Cambridge is asking residents to place branches on boulevards if they are unable to transport them to local landfills where they are able to receive brush.
For smaller quantities, residents are asked to cut and bundle as outlined on this link for yard waste pickup. https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/.../livin.../yard-waste.aspx
If there are larger tree issues on properties, residents should ensure they enlist qualified individuals and companies to make sure work is carried out safely.
Use of chainsaws and cutting overhead tree limbs can be very dangerous and should only be done by trained and qualified individuals.
If the tree is or may be a city tree, residents can contact Service Cambridge and put in a request.
The City of Cambridge asks for patience as crews work through a large backlog of requests throughout the city.
If it is an emergency safety concern or damage to private property, call (519) 623-1340 to log the call or reach the city after-hours.
City crews are working throughout the city to clear debris from roads, sidewalks, and yards and will place material on boulevards for future removal.
