For safety purposes these shoreline streets are closed south of St. Paul Street: South George, South John, South Church, Harbour Drive.
It is illegal to drive on closed roads and the police will be monitoring the area. For the safety of all, please stay away as submerged roads are unstable and can collapse.
Councillor Boyce assessed the waterfront directly with City staff and says, “We will continue to monitor the flooding situation and we are asking the public to avoid the shoreline until the event has stabilized.”
The need for sandbags to contain surface water issues does not appear to be necessary at this time but will be distributed if required. Concerns can be directed to Fire Dispatch at 613-962-2010. Please leave contact information and someone will respond and assess the situation. Sandbags do not help with groundwater infiltration. If you are concerned for possible basement flooding, relocate your items and disconnect electrical appliances.
Mayor Christopher said, “…the City has taken a number of steps for the safety of our residents already and we are prepared to deploy more resources should the situation worsen.”
The public is encouraged to visit the Weather Network, Environment Canada and Quinte Conservation websites for weather related information.
The City will provide further updates as necessary.
