Southwold Extends State of Emergency Amid Ongoing Flood Recovery
Southwold, a township in southwestern Ontario, is maintaining its state of emergency following extensive flooding from heavy rainfall. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with officials seeking financial support for affected residents.
Key takeaways
- Southwold, Ontario, has kept its state of emergency in place following severe flooding.
- Recovery efforts are ongoing, with officials assessing damage and seeking financial support.
- Residents are asked to provide data to help understand the event and prevent future impacts.
- The township will arrange for the collection of flood-damaged items.
The township of Southwold, located south of London, Ontario, has extended its state of emergency as recovery operations continue following severe flooding. The declaration, initially issued last week, remains in effect even after floodwaters have receded and roads have been cleared.
Southwold officials have contacted the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs to inquire about potential financial assistance for residents whose properties sustained damage. The township is also advising residents impacted by the Friday flooding to reach out for information regarding financial support programs. Restoration work is expected to take weeks to address all storm-related damage.
In a statement, officials encouraged residents to provide photographic, video, and rainfall data. This information, they stated, would be valuable in the township's efforts to comprehend the event and mitigate the impact of future occurrences. The township will also organize the collection of items damaged by the floodwaters.
Southwold was among at least three Ontario municipalities to declare a state of emergency last week. St. Catharines and Lincoln, both in the Niagara Region, also issued emergency declarations after experiencing significant rainfall from back-to-back storms, with some areas receiving approximately a quarter of their typical annual rainfall.
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