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State of Emergency declared on April 2
Township of Severn has declared a State of Emergency as of Wednesday, April 2 at 4:30 p.m. under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act as a result of the severe impacts of the ice storm and forecasted weather. View the declaration.
Notice of Boil Water Advisory for Westshore
Due to a generator failure at the Westshore Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant, the Township of Severn has issued a boil water advisory notice for customers in the area of Westshore on April 1 at 9:30 p.m.
Residents and properties in the affected area are required to boil water before consumption until at least Saturday, April 5. This notice will be updated when the advisory is lifted.
Road closure update
Severn's Roads Team has been working 24/7 to remove debris and downed trees from local roadways. Roadways that remain closed are those that have downed powerlines and are awaiting Hydro One clearance. View the full list of road closures.
Potable water stations
Potable water stations are available for residents who may continue to have no power and those who rely on wells.
Potable water can be accessed at:
Warming Centres now open in Washago and Coldwater
Warming Centres are now open at the Washago Community Centre (4361 Hamilton Street) and the Coldwater Community Centre (11 Michael Anne Drive). Both Warming Centres will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily until further notice. Individuals and families looking for a warm space to charge their devices, access restrooms, or get a warm drink can drop by as needed.
Township of Severn has declared a State of Emergency as of Wednesday, April 2 at 4:30 p.m. under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act as a result of the severe impacts of the ice storm and forecasted weather. View the declaration.
The road closures for Hampshire Mills Line (from Maple Valley Road to Cambrian Road) and Burnside Line (Maple Valley Road to Jeremy Road) have been lifted.
Township of Severn's first Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 20 at 8:00 a.m. Attend in-person, watch the live stream, or subscribe to receive committee updates.
The road closure for Maple Valley Road (from Carlyon Line to Hampshire Mills Line) has been lifted.
Notice of road closure for Lakeside Drive starting Tuesday, March 18 at 8:00 a.m. for sewer main improvements.
Burnside Line (from Maple Valley Road to Jeremy Road) and Maple Valley Road (from Carlyon Line to Hampshire Mills Line) have been closed due to flooding.
Hampshire Mills Line (Maple Valley Road to Cambrian Road) has been closed as of 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 17 due to flooding. This closure will remain in effect until further notice.
The road closure issued on March 13 for Wilson Point Road (Drinkwater Drive to Wilson Point Road South) has been lifted as of March 27.
Coldwater Road to Mill Street in Coldwater will be closed on Monday, March 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the Coldwater Legion St. Patrick's Day parade.
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