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:

  1. Coldwater Water Supply and Distribution System: Outdoor 24-hour access (14 Sheridan Drive).
  2. Washago Community Centre: Indoor 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. access (4361 Hamilton Street)

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.

Potable water station available in Washago and Coldwater for residents

April 01, 2025

Potable water stations are available for residents who may continue to have no power and those who rely on wells. The current locations that can be accessed by the public are the indoor taps at the Washago Community Centre (4361 Hamilton Street) and the Coldwater Water Supply and Distribution System (14 Sheridan Drive).

If you use water from a private well, a power outage will normally cause the water pump to fail. In this situation you should use an alternate source of safe water, such as commercially bottled water or visit the potable water station in Coldwater.

Potable water locations

Location Address Hours of access
Washago Community Centre 4361 Hamilton Street 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Coldwater Water Supply and Distribution System 14 Sheridan Drive 24 hour access (outdoors)

Signs will be posted near the outdoor tap to notify users of the location.

Township of Severn has been monitoring the impacts of the ice storm, and we are aware that some of our rural residents remain without power after many have already had their service restored. To support our residents, the Township has installed potable water stations at two locations in Severn to provide access to drinkable water. Emergencies can happen, and when a power outage occurs, it’s crucial to know how to react and which steps to take first by having an Emergency Plan for yourself and your family. Severn’s Emergency Control Group has been working to maintain essential services, ensure the safety of our roads and infrastructure, and minimize the impact on our community and our overall operations. We encourage anyone needing assistance to reach out to our Customer Care Team or to visit the County of Simcoe’s Ice Storm Information page for more support.  

- Mayor Mike Burkett, Township of Severn

Questions about drinking water safety

Visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's website for information on drinking water safety after a power outage. If you have questions about your well water or drinking water safety, please call Health Connection to speak to a public health inspector at 705-721-7520 x8811. 

Ice storm information and resources

As the County and area municipalities and cities respond to the ice storm, if you are in need, please visit the County of Simcoe's Ice Storm Information page at: Ice Storm Information - Simcoe County

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