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SPRING FLOOD - Update #3

NEWS RELEASE
NEW UPDATE # 3 ON RISK OF FLOODING.
April 20, 2019 – 13:15 p.m.

Champlain, April 20, 2019. – The Champlain Township would like to inform its residents that since the water levels are not rising as fast as 2017, the Mayor Normand Riopel has not declared a state of emergency at this point.

Municipal staff is working around the clock monitoring the areas that could be affected by flooding and are in communication with it most vulnerable residents.

The township has a sufficient quantity of...

SPRING FLOOD - Update # 2

NEWS RELEASE
NEW UPDATE ON RISK OF FLOODING.
April 20, 2019 – 10:15 a.m.

Champlain, April 20, 2019. – Champlain Township is providing an update on the risk of flooding. Municipal crews are closely monitoring the entire territory.

IMPORTANT: Champlain has enough sandbags and sand for all residents who might by affected by the flooding but the bags will be given out by priority, only after a site survey has been done by the municipality and only to protect houses.

In order to obtain sandbags, please come...

SPRING FLOOD - Champlain Township Update

NEWS RELEASESPRING FLOOD: CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP UPDATE ON RISK OF FLOODING. Champlain, April 19, 2019. – Champlain Township is providing an update on the risk of flooding. Municipal crews are closely monitoring the entire territory.  As the water level has increased, a distribution site will be set up for the distribution of sandbags, bulk sand and empty bags at Champlain Fire Station, L’Orignal Sector, 10 Elgin Street.  The bags will be available from 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning.  The...

Notice: Flood Watch

Champlain Township wishes to reassure the population that the current water level of the Ottawa River is normal for this time of the year.  At this moment, there is no indication of flooding.

However, with precipitation forecasted for the weekend, the Township of Champlain is keeping a close watch on the flood waters. The patrol officer of the Public Works is checking the water level at night and the employees of the Public Works as well as those of the Parks and Recreation are monitoring during...

FLOOD WATCH: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s (MNRF) Kemptville District Office is advising
area residents that a Flood Watch statement is in effect for the residents along the northeastern reaches of the Ottawa River in the District.

Residents living in the City of Clarence-Rockland, the Town of Hawkesbury, and in the Townships of East Hawkesbury and Champlain should stay away from fast-moving rivers and streams and regularly check updated messages about spring weather conditions.

More details in...