Several communities in the Ottawa Valley are facing flooding and each municipality has support in place to help residents.
Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Fire Chief Bob Gareau says low lying areas of Round Lake, Tramore Reach and Golden Lake are the township’s primary concerns.
North Algona Wilberforce says it’s looking for volunteers to assist with sand bags in the township, with supplies available at the Golden Lake municipal garage.
In the Madawaska Valley, Fire Chief Corwin Quade says the waters on Dam Lake Road are down, however there is uncertainty regarding the water levels on Kamaniskeg Lake.
If you do require assistance or information you’re being asked to call your municipality.
The Killaloe OPP says in the case of an emergency do not hesitate to call 911.
A flood warning remains in effect for the Pembroke District of Renfrew County and all municipalities in the region are asking you to stay away from any streams or rivers as water is flowing rapidly in most areas.
ROAD CLOSURES:
- The Madawaska Valley
– Paugh Lake Road, from Wilno North to Basin Depot roads.
– Basin Depot Bridge - Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards
– Gorman Road from the intersection of Rochefort and Cormac to O’Connor Road with detours currently in place. - Palmer Rapids
– Upper Rosenthal between Jewelville and Guiney roads - Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
– Tagalder Lane, Homestead Road, Schroder Road, Byrnes Trail, Cedar Grove roads from #1059 on.
– John Watson Road at the intersection of Grouse Road with detours in place at Opeongo and Rockingham roads.
SANDBAG AVAILABILITY/CONTACT INFORMATION:
- The Madawaska Valley:
Sandbags are available upon request from public works and will be delivered to you.
Operations Manager, Hilary Kutchkoskie at (613) 633-6164 and [email protected]
Operations Supervisor, Mike Phillips at (613) 639-5313 and [email protected]
- Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards:
Sandbags are available at:
The Township Works Yard 16370 Hwy.60 (west of Simpson Pit Rd.)
Township Municipal Office 1 John Street, Killaloe, ON ( at rear of building)
Round Lake Fire Hall , 2995 Round Lake Road, Round Lake Centre, Ontario
Red Rock Road near #557.
Red Rock Road near #1433.
- North Algona Wilberforce
Sandbags available at the Golden Lake Municipal Garage.
You can contact the municipality for further instructions on the bags at (613) 628-2080