Written by Canadan Safety Council on 02 November 2018
National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month Did you know that floods are the most common natural hazard in Canada? They are mostly caused by heavy rainfall and/or quickly melting snow and ice. If you know you live in an area that is prone to flooding or you are worried that your home may [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 20 May 2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 4:00 pm The Ministry of Natural Resources – Wawa District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning remains in effect for the White River watershed. Flooding on the White River and White Lake is occurring. Residents along the White [Read more]
Written by Emergency Management Ontario on 20 May 2014
Latest Update – May 19 at 10 p.m. At the request of leaders of the First Nation, Attawapiskat residents who had been evacuated to communities in Ontario and Québec over the last three days, will start to move back home on May 20. Community leaders and officials from the Ministry of Natural [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 16 May 2013
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Wawa District is reminding area residents that a flood warning remains in effect for the White River watershed. Flooding on the White River and White Lake is occurring and further flooding is imminent. White Lake has passed its upper lake operating level and [Read more]