St. Clair Township crews are continuing efforts to clear parks and roads of fallen trees and debris following severe weather over the weekend that caused widespread damage, most significantly in parts of Mooretown and Courtright.
The township is asking for patience as crews manage a high volume of service requests while prioritizing the most critical safety hazards first.
Officials say the township is responsible for clearing fallen trees on public property, parks and municipal road allowances, while homeowners are responsible for cleanup on private property, including limbs from their own trees and any neighbour’s debris that lands in their yard. Residents are encouraged to contact local arborist companies for professional removal support.
The township does not provide brush collection, but brush can be disposed of for a fee at Curran Recycling, Transco, Waste Depot and the St. Andrews compost site.
The Moore Museum, located at 94 Moore Line, is closed indefinitely due to severe storm damage. Crews are working to clean up the site, and updates will be provided once it is safe to reopen.
Officials are reminding residents to never approach or touch a tree that is in contact with power lines, and to report such hazards immediately to their local utility provider. Anyone whose roadway is blocked by a fallen tree, or whose home has been struck, is asked to call emergency services right away.
“Our staff live here too. They are your neighbours, friends, and family,” the township said, adding many employees are working long hours to make the community safe again.
