Niagara-on-the-Lake is continuing to deal with flooding in areas, as well as a power outage affecting residents.
Officials from the town say heavy rainfall on Tuesday led to the floods, as roughly 80-90mm of rain fell – the equivalent to what NOTL would typically see in all of July.
NOTL Hydro says that a widespread power outage is the result of a loss of supply from Hydro One to their transmission line. Crews are working on diverting power from the main feeder to correct this.
To help prepare for extreme rainfall events, residents are encouraged to:
-Regularly clear debris from catch basins, gutters, and downspouts.
-Ensure that sump pumps are functioning correctly and discharge water away from properties.
-Maintain proper grading around homes to direct water away from foundations.
-Stay informed about severe weather alerts and have an emergency plan in place.
The Town’s Roads and Water Divisions have been working diligently to manage the effects of flooding.
(Written by: Matt Latour)
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