TOWNSHIP OF HORTON
INFORMATION RELEASE
MAY 24TH, 2019
Canadian Red Cross |
Assistance Program: 1-800-863-6582 |
Clean-up kits available at Township Office from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm for Home AND Cottage Owners |
Insurance Bureau of Canada |
1-844-227-5422 |
Insurance Information and Questions |
Renfrew County District Health Unit |
Crisis Support Line: 1-844-751-2133 |
Well and Septic information/disinfection instructions. Water Testing Bottles are available at the Township office for pick-up from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Filled water bottles are dropped off at any Health Unit Location |
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry |
Work Permits: www.ontario.ca/page/crown-land-work-permits Working Timing Window: www.ontario.ca/document/water-work-timing-window-guidelines Registering Your Activity: |
MNRF issues Work Permits under the Public Lands Act to authorize certain activities on Crown land and Shore lands. Timing restrictions for working in water are before July 15 and after September 30 to protect fish and fisheries It is important to register your activity with the Natural Resources Registration Guide |
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing |
Disaster Recovery Assistance: www.ontario.ca/disasterassistance 1-844-780-8925 |
The deadline to submit an application is Tuesday, August 27, 2019. |
Sandbags |
Please keep bags intact and in place until the water recedes enough to move. An Invitational Quote for Sandbag Pick Up has been sent out to be completed within a certain time frame. |
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Flood Debris |
Anny flood debris (washed-up or clean-up) can be brought to the Horton Landfill Site at 2082 Eady Road Free of Charge, with proof of identification (tax bill, driver’s licence, health card, etc.) |
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Water Available |
Water Jugs and cases of Water Bottles are available for residents whose wells have been affected by the flooding. |