Kingston declares weather emergency: Freezing rain to impact travel and services

Stay home and stay safe!

The City of Kingston has declared a significant weather event as freezing rain moves through the region. Officials are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel and use extra caution on roads and sidewalks.

Kingston Transit will run on a Snow Plan schedule this weekend, with several routes shifting to primary roads for safety. Riders should check KingstonTransit.ca or the Transit app for updates and expect delays.

An overnight on-street parking ban began Friday, March 28, from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. (12 a.m. near Kingston General Hospital).

Residents are advised to monitor Environment Canada alerts and prepare emergency kits with essentials like water, food, and medicine. The South East Health Unit is also sharing power outage safety tips.

For real-time updates, the city recommends following its social media accounts. We will also be providing update here at KingstonDaily.ca.

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