BELOW IS A PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
The County of Prince Edward is taking measures to protect roadways as water levels remain above the daily peak level recorded in 2017.
“According to the latest update, Lake Ontario water levels have not changed over the past four days,” says Steve Ferguson, Mayor, County of Prince Edward. “We are likely at or near the peak level for this year, which is encouraging. However, we remain vigilant as high winds over the next several days could lead to further shoreline erosion.”
County Road 12 between Hyatt Lane and the Woodland camping area remains closed. Municipal crews are working to repair the roadway washed away by wave action along Lake Ontario. Local traffic is permitted for area residents only. A detour route is available via County Road 18 at West Lake and County Road 12 at the entrance to Sandbanks Provincial Park.
“Cyclists and pedestrians must also obey the road closed signage to ensure their personal safety,” Mayor Ferguson says. “People travelling along closed road also impede the work of our municipal staff.”
Beach Street in Wellington is closed again as of Tuesday, June 11 as waves have brought water up over the roadway. All other roads in The County remain open, with warning signs in place where water is on the road surface. Motorists should exercise caution and reduce speed when travelling in these areas.
For residents concerned that their primary residence is at risk of flooding, sand and sandbags are available at no cost. Sandbags are not intended to protect shorelines or accessory buildings. The municipality asks that residents be respectful of their neighbours when picking up supplies and only sandbag if their primary residence is at risk of flooding.
The 12 sandbag depots are self-serve; residents must bring their own shovels to fill bags. Residents must fill out the number of sandbags they have picked up and the civic address where they will be used.
Visit the County’s flood watch webpage for a complete list of sandbag depots. The webpage also provides information about financial compensation options and steps people should take if their wells or septic systems are flooded.
