NEWS RELEASE
MATTAGAMI REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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The Timmins Flood Advisory Committee met today and has upgraded the current Water Conditions Statement–Flood Outlook to a Flood Warning for Porcupine Lake, and the current Flood Watch to a Flood Warning for the Mattagami River. A Flood Warning message serves as notification to the general public that flooding is about to occur.
The Committee reports that water levels in the area are continuing to rise in response to the warm weather, precipitation and associated snow melt. Some residences in the Evans Street, Laffin Crescent, Bristol Road and Lakeview Road areas near Porcupine Lake as well as low lying areas near the Mattagami River may be affected over the next 24 to 48 hours.
The exact extent of the flooding is difficult to predict at this time and will depend on the weather. Currently, the Municipality is making preparations for sand and sand bags in the following areas:
- Golden & Crawford, South Porcupine
- Bristol Road, Porcupine
- Mountjoy Arena, Timmins
- Confederation Sports Centre, Timmins
Everyone living near Porcupine Lake and River and Mattagami River are encouraged to monitor the conditions that are developing.
City residents living near lakes and rivers are reminded to remove unsecured material and equipment from shoreline areas as water elevations continue to rise. They should also be prepared with a household emergency plan should a flood emergency be declared. Parents are again asked to let their children know about the dangers of playing in and around lakes, rivers and streams.
The Flood Advisory Committee will continue to meet on a regular basis to review watershed conditions and forecasts. Further updates will be issued in the coming days as conditions change. For more information, contact the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority at 705-360-2660.
This message will be in effect until (or updated before) May 3, 2019.
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