Update and advice regarding ice storm

Toronto Police Service News Release

Update and advice regarding ice storm, 25 major intersections to be policed

Tuesday, December 24, 2013 - 10:51 AM
Corporate Communications
416-808-7100

On Tuesday, December 24, 2013, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the following 25 major intersections will be policed, to assist in the smooth and safe flow of traffic and ease congestion:

• Black Creek Drive & Lawrence Avenue
• Spadina Road & St. Clair Avenue
• Dufferin Street & Rogers Road
• Ellis Avenue & The Queensway
• The East Mall & Rathburn Road
• Bloor Street & The Kingsway
• Yonge Street & Sheppard Avenue
• Bayview Avenue & Finch Avenue
• Avenue Road & Lawrence Avenue
• Bayview Avenue & York Mills 
• Victoria Park Avenue & Steeles Avenue 
• Kennedy Road & Lawrence Avenue
• Danforth Road & Danforth Avenue
• Danforth Road & Victoria Park Avenue
• Danforth Road & Warden Avenue
• Danforth Road & Brimley Road
• Kingston Road & Port Union Road
• Kingston Road & Lawrence Avenue
• Morningside Road & Ellesmere Road
• Kingston Road & Eglinton Avenue East
• Scarborough Golf Club Road & Lawrence Avenue
• Markham Road Eglinton Avenue East
• Bayview Avenue & Lawrence Avenue
• Danforth Road & Broadview Avenue
• Don Mills Road & Eglinton Avenue

As Toronto Hydro continues to work to restore power, there are still many signalized intersections without power. The Toronto Police Service would like to remind the public the law requires that all non-signalized or non-functioning signalized intersections are to be treated like a four-way stop. Drivers should slow down, take a few extra seconds at each intersection, and make sure that they are going through safely.

We are asking for the public's cooperation in helping police keep the 9-1-1 lines as clear as possible. 9-1-1 is for emergencies only. Anyone with non-urgent police matters should call the Toronto Police Service Non-Emergency number at 416-808-2222.

On Sunday and Monday, TPS communications operators took 21,877 calls, 15,543 of which were 9-1-1 calls. To compare, the flood on July 8, 2013 generated 9,357 total calls.

We are continuing to bring in extra staff to assist with issues raised by the storm. As we do this, we would like to remind people that, for storm-related non-emergencies, 3-1-1 is the best number to call. Anyone looking to report wires down or hydro service interruptions should call Toronto Hydro at 416-542-8000.

The TPS has opened warming centres in 13 police buildings. For a list of these locations, click here.

Finally, anyone with neighbours who are elderly or have mobility issues is encouraged to check in on them and ensure their well-being. Additionally, if you can share any information you have regarding reporting issues with those who may not have access to the information, it would be greatly appreciated.

Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications