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Flood Emergency Preparedness Information
The Town of Georgina advises that the Trent Severn Waterway Commission and Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority are predicting higher than normal water levels for Lake Simcoe for the late winter and early spring. Due to the extensive mid-winter thaw that central and southern Ontario experienced in January of 2008, water levels in Lake Simcoe are higher than those normally expected at this time of year. The coming spring thaw will add additional water to the lake as the snow pack melts.
Higher than normal lake water levels can increase potential for flooding in low-lying areas where ground levels are only slightly higher than normal lake levels. Flooding caused by ice jams, wave action and high winds may also increase as a result of these elevated lake levels. The Town of Georgina will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates through various sources if conditions change. For further information on emergency preparedness regarding potential flooding, please visit the following sites:
- Town of Georgina General Flood Preparedness Information Sheet
- Town of Georgina Potential Flood Hazards Information Sheet
- Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority
- Be Prepared ? 72-hour Emergency Kit
- Flood Preparedness Information
- Letter to Residents - Potential Lake Flooding
- Other - LSRCA High Water Safety Notice - April 11, 2008
Additional Emergency Preparedness Information
Home Insurance Information: Those homeowners concerned about potential flooding are encouraged to check with their Insurance providers to determine if they have flood coverage. Most standard home insurance polices do not cover flooding.
For additional information, please contact Deputy Fire Chief/Community Emergency Management Coordinator, Steve Richardson at (905) 476-5167 ext. 223 or Email:srichardson@georgina.ca