Summary of Patrol
This was the 6th patrol of the 2022/2023 year. This patrol took place in early January.
Weather seen at time of patrol
The weather during the patrol was (for the time of the year) mild with some sunny spots. Wind off the lake kept the temperatures chillier.
As noted below with the 14 day forecast, it is expected to get very cold this weekend but stay moderate next week. Strange January weather.
NOTE:
For the latest in weather conditions and advisories for the Kincardine/Huron-Kinloss area, click on the following:
https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/on-28_metric_e.html
General comments
The fallen trees from earlier events continue to be cleaned up and the township has continued their work.
Four incidents were seen with this patrol (outlined below).
Also, 5 courtesy emails or calls were made for:
(1) A fallen tree on front yard. Not near any structures. Photo was sent.
(2) The front screen door was open. The patroller closed the door and notified the homeowners as a courtesy.
(3) A tent on the property is damaged. Photo was sent.
(4) A tree is leaning over property and is nowhere near any structures. Photo was sent.
(5) A birdhouse had fallen. Photo was sent.
Incident #6 — Hemlock
Right after the last patrol in December, the patroller noticed another incident with a fallen tree leaning over the cottage.
Patroller called the homeowner immediately and sent photos.
Incident #7 — Lighthouse Road
An uprooted tree has fallen and was suspended by other tree branches — leaning over neighbours cottage.
Patroller notified the owners of both properties and sent photos.
Incident #8 — Spruce Cres
A large tree fell in the backyard of the property. Tree did not impact any structures nearby.
Patroller called the homeowner and sent photos.
Incident #9 — Victoria Road
A tree fell in the corner of the property near a shed.
Patroller left a voicemail and sent photos.