RENFREW COUNTY (Pembroke) — It’s been over a month since the declaration of an emergency was issued due to extreme flooding conditions across Renfrew County. On June 3, the County of Renfrew determined the emergency declaration be lifted.
Chief Michael Nolan, Director of Emergency Services and the County Community Emergency Management Coordinator, met with Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Paul Moreau and Warden Jennifer Murphy to update them on the status of the flooding.
The recommendation to terminate the declaration was because the assets of the County of Renfrew are no longer threatened to the same degree they were at the time of declaration. Additionally, the frequency, complexity and severity of requests for assistance from local municipalities to the departments of the County of Renfrew have significantly subsided.
In a press release issued by the County of Renfrew, Warden Murphy stated that this does not suggest the impacts of this year’s flooding have diminished, only that they are shifting our efforts from a response configuration to that of supporting the recovery efforts across the County.
She added that they continue to be present in our communities, supporting residents who are impacted by the flood.
To terminate a municipal emergency declaration, the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act states: The head of council, Warden or the council of The County of Renfrew may at any time declare an emergency has terminated.
Property owners who have experienced damage to their homes are encouraged to contact their local municipality for information on assistance. Property owners and volunteers should also be reminded that sandbags should be disposed of in an appropriate manner.
Those affected are advised to contact their municipality for disposal information before handling.
Residents can access the Renfrew County Flood Impact & Recovery document online.
