Water levels north of Huntsville and the Big East River have begun to decline and as a result, Huntsville Lakes are peaking. Water levels downtown, and in low-lying areas such as Rivercove, Old North Road, Glen Acres and South Drive have stalled. It is anticipated over the next 24 – 48 hours Huntsville water levels will start to recede.
Residents are advised that properties in flooded areas using well water should assume the water is not safe to drink. Homeowners and property owners are responsible for monitoring their own wells. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), The Town of Huntsville’s Emergency Control Group and Huntsville’s Building Department are working together to ensure that residents have the resources they need to test their own well water. Well water sample kits and resources are available to pick up as of 1:00 pm April 19 at the Huntsville SMDHU office, 34 Chaffey Street, and at Town Hall, 37 Main Street East (second flood customer service desk) during regular business hours.
As water starts to recede, residents and businesses are reminded that sandbags are considered contaminated waste. Residents can drop-off used sandbags at Madill Yard (169 Madill Church Road, Huntsville), Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Updates as of April 19, 2023:
- Public works crews are assessing Huntsville roads impacted by flooding and will plan to repair any damage as water levels start to recede. For road closure updates follow us on Facebook , Twitter, or follow our newsfeed.
- Residents and businesses should continue to take precautions to protect property as flooding is occurring.
- Sandbags: Free sandbags and fill station behind the Canada Summit Centre (20 Park Drive) and Port Sydney Fire Hall (387 S Mary Lake Rd). There are limited numbers of pre-filled bags currently available.
- Information on how to fill sand bags and how to build a sandbag dike can be found at Huntsville.ca
- Be cautious if traveling on Huntsville waterways due to the large amounts of debris floating in the system. Boat traffic currently risks causing damage to shorelines and to shoreline property with vessel wakes because of the high-water level. Lost property can be reported to the Huntsville O.P.P. either online at opp.ca or call 705-789-5551.
- Please refrain from trying to view flooding locations and supervise children and pets closely in these areas. Keep access to flooded areas open for emergency responders. Riverbanks and flowing water are unpredictable at this time.
- Visit Ontario.ca to learn more on what to do before, during and after a flood including the creation of a 72-hour kit.
- For emergency text/SMS, email or voice calling updates in your area – Download and register the free Voyent Alert phone application.
The Town of Huntsville Emergency Control Group and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Officials will continue to monitor conditions daily and provide updates and resources as required. The community is asked to follow Huntsville.ca for more information as conditions continue to evolve.
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