NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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HALIBURTON - The Municipality has advised that further to their Declaration of Emergency Status on April 24, 2019, the Gull River Watershed continues to be under a flood warning and remains very vulnerable to the inflow of water.
Environment Canada has advised of a rainfall warning for Haliburton County beginning overnight April 25, 2019 and is expected to continue into Friday evening.
The Haliburton Highlands OPP is advising the public to exercise caution near fast-moving rivers and streams. Conditions can change rapidly. Please be sure to keep children and pets away from fast-moving water and flooded areas.
The Haliburton Highlands OPP would also like to remind the public to avoid driving on any roadways that are closed or underwater. Road conditions may be unstable and dangerous.
Residents are advised that sand and sandbags are available for use.
Should you be in an emergency situation requiring police, fire or ambulance use 911. If you require other information of a non-emergency nature you may contact the Township of Minden Hills at (866) 865-3247.
For more information regarding sand and sandbags, road closures and flood information, please visit The Township of Minden Hills website.
For alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada visit here.
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