Web posted on August 21, 2005

(Center Wellington, Ont) The County of Wellington OPP want to caution all residents, amateur photographers and interested spectators that various roads within Centre Wellington remain closed as a result of a tornado passing through on Friday August 19, 2005.

ROAD CLOSURES - A few roads remain closed by police order. These are closed for your own safety. Wires that are down and believed to be dead can become live while crews are attempting to restore services. Consider all lines live and stay away! Violators will be removed, charged and receive a $110.00 fine.

USING GENERATORS - For those residents using generators please be cautious. Improper connections can result in a back feed of energy with can result in serious injury or death.

WATER - For those residents of our agricultural community without any power that require water for livestock or any other residents in need of drinking water, you are asked to attend the Fergus Fire Hall on Queen Street West or call 843-1950. The hours of availability on Sunday August 21, 2005 between 8:00am and 8:00pm.

CHECK YOUR FOOD - The Public Health Unit has been contacted and advises that anyone without power should be cautious about food spoilage. If in doubt, throw it out.

There are around 300 customers that remain with out hydro and crews continue to work at restoring services as quickly as possible.

Extra hydro crews have been called in and are working at restoring power as quickly as possible.

The County of Wellington O.P.P. and the Township of Centre Wellington would like to thank everyone for his or her cooperation.

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