NEWS RELEASE
MATTAGAMI REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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The Timmins Flood Advisory Committee has issued a flood watch for the Mattagami River. The Committee reports that the most recent streamflow information for the Mattagami River watershed shows many of the area rivers and streams are still rising in elevation in response to the recent precipitation.
A flood watch message serves as notification to the general public that the potential for flooding exists. On the Mattagami River system, water elevations are continuing to rise and could reach the critical first stage flood level over the coming days. Residents at this point in time could expect some flooding of low lying areas.
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 and streams.
The Flood Committee will continue to meet on a regular basis to review watershed conditions and forecasts. Further updates will be issued in the coming days. For more information, contact the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority at 360-2660.
This message will be in effect until (or updated before) May 26, 2017.
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