Middlesex County declares state of emergency due to flooding
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Middlesex County has issued a state of local emergency due to heavy rainfall, which is expected to continue throughout Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Middlesex County has issued a state of local emergency due to heavy rainfall, which is expected to continue through Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Middlesex County Warden Cathy Burghardt-Jesson convened a meeting of the Middlesex County Emergency Operations Control Group Wednesday evening and declared a state of local Emergency in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
“We are urging all residents of the County to stay at home until conditions improve. We will keep the public updated as more information becomes available,” said Burghardt-Jesson.
Environment Canada is estimating total rainfall between 75 to 100 mm by Thursday morning, with some areas of London and Middlesex Centre reaching upwards of 125 mm.
The heaviest rainfall is expected to fall this evening with rates of 15 to 25 mm per hour.
“There is no secret water levels across the region have been rapidly rising, and a number of roads have seen some water issues,” said Burghardt-Jesson.
Several roads in the area are underwater and in danger of washouts, prompting Middlesex County to close a number of County roads and monitor others.
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