CKL OFFERS HELP FOR POTENTIAL FLOOD AREAS

Each year as the spring thaw approaches, areas of the municipality are prone to flooding. For those who are in a flood plain area, Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service, in partnership with Public Works, has prepared both filled sandbags as well as provided materials for residents to make their own sandbags to assist with flood preparation.

Please see the following locations below for information on what materials are available:
Note* For locations with sand and bags available, residents will need to bring a shovel to fill the bags.

Burnt River Community Centre, 16 Somerville Centre Rd, Burnt River, ON.
Filled bags, Sand and bag materials
Coboconk Medical Centre, 21 Grandy Rd, Coboconk, ON.
Filled bags
Dalton Community Centre, 13 Rumohr Dr, Sebright, ON.
Sand and bag materials
Norland Municipal Parking Lot, 3474 Kawartha Lakes County Rd 45, ON
Sand and bag materials
Dunsford Community Centre, 26 Community Centre Rd, Dunsford, ON
Sand and bag materials
With the sandbags and materials now available, residents are encouraged to take advantage of the supplies and prepare their properties now. As the warmer weather approaches with the possibility of rain, it’s important to act now and ensure you have a plan in place should flooding occur.

Stay Informed
The most important thing you can do to be prepared is to ensure you stay up to date on flood warnings and advisories. To stay informed, City officials say:

• Subscribe to our newsroom to receive public notices and advisories straight to your email, Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to see the latest updates

• Download our municipal information tool, Pingstreet, on your mobile device to receive emergency push notifications

• Listen to the latest warnings and advisories on 91.9 BOB FM radio and Global/CHEX television.