Snow response and facility closures for Monday Feb. 3

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Mission, BC—Snow blanketed Mission Sunday night, with more to come as the snow alert for the Fraser Valley continues into the morning. 

We had crews out all night focused on priority 1 routes and this will continue until these routes are clear before proceeding into priority 2 and then 3. We are working 24/7 to help ensure the safety of our roads during this weather event.
 

Facility Closures - Feb. 3

  • Mission Leisure Centre
  • City Hall
  • Welton Common
  • Fire Hall Admin
  • Mission RCMP Admin
  • Landfill
  • Recycling Depot
  • Crime Prevention Office
  • Boswyk Seniors Centre
  • Mission Youth Centre
  • Mission Library
  • Mission Schools

Road Closures

  • James Street between 1st and 2nd 

Snow & Ice Preparedness Plan

When it snows, our crews work 24/7 on Priority Route 1 followed by Priority 2 until the snow is cleared. We focus on main roads, which include emergency accesses, public transit, and school bus routes. 

Priority 3 routes include all other roads; they will not be plowed until after the snow event has ended and Priority 1 and 2 Routes have been cleared and are in good condition. 

Learn more

Curbside Collection

Curbside collection of garbage, recycling, and the rot is cancelled today, February 3rd.

Please hold onto your materials until your next collection day or take it to the depot and/or landfill (please check to ensure they are open before arriving as weather-related closures may occur).

Residents may also drop off of household recycling (sorting is required at the landfill) and household organics free of charge. Reminder there may be fees for large volumes of yard waste, branches etc. and any recyclables such as electronics or Styrofoam will need to go to the appropriate depot.

Please note, expect delays if calling GFL's call centre as heavy call volumes are likely. 

Winter Home Maintenance Tips

Keep catch basins clear of debris

Prevent local flooding on your street by keeping the catch basins near your home clear of leaves and debris. 

In the event of snow, shovel smart!

Pile the snow from your shoveled driveway and sidewalk onto your grass and not onto the road or catch basins. When our plows go by, snow that has been shoveled onto the road may end up right back on your driveway because of the way our plows need to be angled. Windrows can be frustrating, but can be avoided with smart shoveling. 

Replace furnace filters

Help keep your furnace running smoothly with a regular replacement of the filter.

Insulate Pipes

If you have exposed pipe in your home in unheated areas, such as a basement or garage, there is a risk that water could freeze and burst. Insulation can help prevent potential damage from a burst pipe.

Prevent your waterlines from freezing

Turn off all outside taps and drain lines to prevent them from freezing. If your waterlines have frozen in the past, you may want to consider leaving a small trickle of water from a tap to prevent freezing.

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