With colder temperatures and a significant snowfall forecasted for the weekend, the County of Prince Edward is reminding residents about community support options.
If you need a break from the cold, Prince Edward County community centres and library branchesare available to the public during regular hours of operation:
Prince Edward Community Centre: 375 Picton Main Street
7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week with exceptions for ticketed events.
Wellington and District Community Centre: 111 Belleville Street
7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week with exceptions for ticketed events.
Ameliasburgh Branch Al Purdy Library: 809 Whitney Road, Ameliasburgh
Tuesday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to12 p.m.
Bloomfield Branch Library: 300 Bloomfield Main Street
Tuesday 2 p.m. to7 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Consecon Branch Library: 211 County Road 29, Consecon
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 1 p.m. -to 4 p.m.
Milford Branch Ann Farwell Library: 3053 County Road 10, Milford
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Picton Branch Library: 208 Picton Main Street
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wellington Branch Library: 261 Wellington Main Street
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday’s 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Emergency overnight accommodations may be available when Environment Canada forecasts a temperature of -15° C or colder, or a wind chill of -20° C or colder, for Prince Edward County. If you need a place to stay overnight, please call the local Salvation Army office at 613.476.3159 or visit in person (46 Elizabeth Street, Picton) during the day and a representative will help connect you to available options. The municipality has shared this information with its network of community partners who help connect people with available supports.
Bitterly cold conditions will begin Friday evening and continue into Saturday morning, with wind chills near minus 30 to minus 33.
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Watch for cold-related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes. Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill. Check on older family, friends and neighbours. If it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet to stay outside.
The municipality and its community partners are monitoring community needs regarding adverse weather conditions through the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca.
