The Forest City is down more than a few trees.
London is just one city picking up the pieces after a significant storm roared through southern Ontario on Thursday.
High winds, rain, and hail left many trees across London severely damaged. Clean-up of major fallen trees and limbs as well as smaller branches will continue through Friday into the evening the City said in a statement.
"It will be a full day of clean up, but we are well prepared," Director of Parks and Forestry Paul Yeoman said. "Crews were working late last night and continue today to clear as much debris as possible. We appreciate Londoners’ patience as we respond."
As of Friday morning, more than 170 service requests about tree issues had been received by city hall, though the number of total trees damaged is believed to be much larger.
The City is asking residents not to put brush or tree limbs at the curb for pick up on Friday or over the weekend as crews are prioritizing clearing major trees and limbs and removing damaged trees.
Residents are also being reminded:
• Damaged or fallen tree limbs from trees on private property are the responsibility of the homeowner.
• Yard waste, brush and tree limbs placed out for Green Week (curbside) collection must follow existing curbside collection criteria.
• Larger yard waste, brush and tree limbs can be brought to a local EnviroDepot during operating hours.
A few local streets remain closed while London Hydro works to repair infrastructure damaged by fallen trees.
Cathcart Street between Elmwood Avenue and Dutchess Avenue, and Edward Street between Bruce Street and Elmwood Avenue remain closed Friday.
Tree issues on public property can be submitted on service.london.ca or emailed to trees@london.ca.
Tree clean-up will continue next week as crews restore areas, remove stumps, and identify opportunities to replant trees where possible.
