Heavy rainfall causing poor driving/road closures/unsafe water condtions

Toronto Police Service News Release

Heavy rainfall causing poor driving/road closures/unsafe water condtions

Friday, February 21, 2014 - 4:10 PM
Marine:  416-808-5800

The city of Toronto is currently under a severe Thunderstorm and Flood Warning.

Significant rainfall and melting snow have caused flooding.

The Toronto Police Service is advising that increased water levels will make bodies of water dangerous. Stay clear of rivers, creeks, and waterways. The water is very cold and riverbanks will be eroding.

If your pet ends up in the water, do not go in after it. Call for assistance. The animal usually gets out but often the owner does not.

If flooding is apparent on the roadway, drivers are cautioned not to attempt to drive through.

TPS 9-1-1 operators are currently experiencing a high volume of calls. Please remain on the line and wait for a call-taker.

For non-emergencies, please call 416-808-2222, or 3-1-1 if applicable.

For more news visit TPSnews.ca.



Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications