Localized flooding response operations are continuing in the Cedar Island Road and Davey Drive area.
City crews, volunteers, and agencies remain on site conducting sandbagging, dewatering and installing AquaDam flood barriers to help protect homes and critical infrastructure as lake water levels continue to rise. Response activities are being challenged by a special weather statement for Orillia from Environment Canada indicating additional rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm and potential thunderstorms expected.
Despite difficult conditions, response capacity has been strengthened by additional volunteers arriving onsite today. In addition to continuous operations by City crews, volunteers from the Georgian Bay Search and Rescue Team, St. John Ambulance have stepped forward to assist. The City sincerely thanks Operations, Fire and Building staff, as well as the Province, the County of Simcoe, residents and community volunteers, and agencies for their efforts and invaluable support to the ongoing operations.
The City’s drinking water supply remains safe. Weather conditions and lake water levels continue to be closely monitored. Residents are reminded to avoid flooded areas and follow guidelines. Residents who observe flooding on roadways in their area are encouraged to report it to the City so that crews can respond as quickly as possible at orillia.ca/Service, or call
705-326-4671 after-hours and over the weekend.
Road Closures are still in effect in these areas:
- Forest Avenue South, closed between Lankin Boulevard and Victoria Crescent
- Cedar Island Road
- Davey Drive
Safety Reminders:
- Use extreme caution near all bodies of water
- Stay away from flooded areas
- Never enter flooded spaces where electricity may be present
- be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice
- Call 911 for emergencies only.
Resources:
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