Freezing rain warning: Please be careful!

Update (March 11, 4:25 p.m.)

Although freezing rain precipitation has been less severe than expected at this time, it is expected to continue for a few more hours. We urge you to remain cautious and limit your travel.

Reopening of municipal buildings on Thursday, March 12
All municipal services are currently closed (citizen service counters, library, and recreation center). Unless otherwise noted, they will reopen on Thursday, March 12, according to their regular schedule. Our teams are continuing to monitor the situation closely and will keep you informed of any changes, if necessary.

General safety tips

• Avoid non-essential travel.
• Sign up for the City's emergency alerts: citoyen.saint-lambert.ca.
• Make sure you have a 72-hour emergency kit to meet your needs: How to prepare at home for an emergency | Gouvernement du Québec
• Charge your electronic devices and your car, if necessary.
• Have flashlights or other lighting sources on hand.
• Wear ice cleats and be careful on sidewalks, especially if you have limited mobility: Seniors fall prevention.
• See other tips in case of a power outage: Power outages | Gouvernement du Québec.

Generators and space heaters

In the event of a power outage, be careful when using generators or space heaters:

• Set up your generator outside, away from the building, and make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector in the house.
• Use space heaters according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Never use outdoor appliances indoors for heating or cooking (BBQs, camping stoves, patio heaters, etc.).
• To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: Monoxyde de carbone | Santé Montérégie Portal.

Monitoring the situation

Operations will continue on an ongoing basis and will be adapted in real time to weather conditions and priorities.

• De-icing agents will be spread continuously on streets and sidewalks to limit ice accumulation. We thank residents for leaving sufficient space between their vehicles and the curb to facilitate operations.
• The forestry team is also on high alert. Broken branches will be cleared as they are found. If you see branches piled up at the side of the road, leave them where they are and our teams will come and collect them later.
• To report a dangerous branch that has not been removed, please submit a request : Ville de Saint-Lambert | Reporting non-urgent issues.

For any situation that poses a threat to health and safety and requires immediate intervention, please call 911.

Thank you for your vigilance over the next few hours.