20:28 Hours Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on Trafalgar Rd. On – scene fire staff spoke with building personnel who advised that a power outage from a tripped breaker may have triggered a signal to the alarm monitoring agency. No problems found. Friday, April 13, 2018 11:13 Hours Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on 5 Sideroad. On scene – fire staff met with building personnel who explained that the alarm panel stated "fire pump activated". Fire staff inspected the alarm panel(s) and then proceeded to inspect the entire residence to ensure there were no water leaks or an activated sprinkler head, with no concerns. 12:48 Hours Fire fighters responded to the report of a natural gas odour on Delrex – Blvd. Halton Regional Police were on scene upon arrival and advised fire was not required. Weekly Safety Message This past weekend we had a combination of rain, ice pellets, freezing rain and snow with the potential to create a large scale emergency. Do you have an Emergency Preparedness Plan that you and your family could self-sustain for 72 hrs? Now is the time to create a plan and survival kit. About the Town of Halton Hills The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, with three hamlets Glen Williams, Stewarttown – and Norval and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for – its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine. - 30 - Communications Contact: Alex Fuller, Manager of Corporate Communications 905-873-2601, ext. 2412 afuller@haltonhills.ca Media Contact: Andrea Ireland, Administrative Coordinator Halton Hills Fire Department 905-873-2601, ext. 2124 Email:
20:28 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on Trafalgar Rd. On scene fire staff spoke with building personnel who advised that a power outage from a tripped breaker may have triggered a signal to the alarm monitoring agency. No problems found. Friday, April 13, 2018 11:13 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on 5 Sideroad. On scene fire staff met with building personnel who explained that the alarm panel stated "fire pump activated". Fire staff inspected the alarm panel(s) and then proceeded to inspect the entire residence to ensure there were no water leaks or an activated sprinkler head, with no concerns. 12:48 Hours – Fire fighters responded to the report of a natural gas odour on Delrex Blvd. Halton Regional Police were on scene upon arrival and advised fire was not required. Weekly Safety Message This past weekend we had a combination of rain, ice pellets, freezing rain and snow with the potential to create a large scale emergency. Do you have an Emergency Preparedness Plan that you and your family could self-sustain for 72 hrs? Now is the time to create a plan and survival kit. About the Town of Halton Hills The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, with three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine. - 30 - Communications Contact: Alex Fuller, Manager of Corporate Communications 905-873-2601, ext. 2412 afuller@haltonhills.ca Media Contact: Andrea Ireland, Administrative Coordinator Halton Hills Fire Department 905-873-2601, ext. 2124 Email:
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