KENORA — The City of Kenora declared a Local State of Emergency, May 10, 2022. On the recommendation of the City Municipal Emergency Control Group, the City of Kenora is declaring a local state of Emergency in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990, as a result of the significant flooding they are experiencing in the Kenora area.
The city informed all residents that it remains, “at a high state of readiness for water levels. Continuing rising lake and water levels is putting significant pressure on the flooding situation and causing an ongoing concern for rural roads that are north of the bypass.”
Essex Road, School Road, East Melick Road and Coker Roads are the most vulnerable areas at this time. According to this announcement, the City of Kenora, “asks people that live in these high-risk areas to establish evacuation plans, as rural roads could be washed out quickly and without warning.”
This declaration also made it clear that individuals and families are responsible for their own safety, preparedness, and well-being.
The city further added that, “In the event of a significant washout, entire neighbourhoods may temporarily be isolated from local emergency service providers and utilities. Individuals and families should be prepared to take care of themselves for at least 72 hours. Vulnerable residents should ensure they have adequate food supplies and medicines on hand in case they lose their road access.”
The city informed residents that it worked diligently to repair School Road this morning, but that Essex Road at Hooterville Trail along with Essex Road at Millership Swamp remains impassable and should not be used.
In the event of a significant washout, the city also indicated that, “entire neighborhoods may temporarily be isolated from local emergency service providers and utilities. Individuals and families should be prepared to take care of themselves for at least 72 hours. Vulnerable residents should ensure they have adequate food supplies and medicines on hand in case they lose their road access.”
The City Of Kenora will continue to update residents through local media, and the city local media pages
