DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY - NOW TERMINATED

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY

Update April 21, 2026
 

Termination of the Township of Assiginack Emergency Declaration

Mayor Reid hereby declares that the state of emergency declared on April 14, 2026, in the Township of Assiginack is terminated effective April 21, 2026.

The emergency state is no longer a threat to the safety of residents. Public works worked tirelessly over the weekend to restore roads. We greatly appreciate your continued support and assistance in ensuring our crews were able to complete their work safely in response to the emergency declared. 

 
Update: April 17, 2026
 
Notice Re: Continued Emergency State
Please be advised that the State of Emergency remains in effect for the Township.
Weather forecasts indicate additional precipitation is expected throughout this weekend. Given the current ground conditions, there is an increased risk of further flooding and hazardous conditions.
Please monitor conditions and report any flooding to the Township by calling (705) 859-3780.
Be prepared tips can be found at
 

Update: April 15, 2026

11 a.m. - 

ROAD UPDATE
Bidwell Road is now open to LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY.
Please avoid the area if you do not live on this street.
Thank you for you patience and cooperation.
 
8 a.m. - 
We are still under a STATE OF EMERGENCY.
Please stay off the roads if possible. Avoid all non-essential travel to allow crews to do their work.
Thank you for your cooperation.
 
Sunsite Estates Road is under repair and closed to all non-local traffic. Heavy equipment is operating in the area.
DO NOT ENTER. Please respect the closure so crews can complete their work safely.
 

APRIL 14, 2026 – 2 pm

Due to flooding and existing and potential washouts, please be advised that the Township of Assiginack has declared a State of Emergency.

All residents are strongly urged to stay home and allow our crews, as well as Emergency crews to respond in a timely fashion.

All public utilities could potentially be at risk.

Please make sure you are prepared.

Please note that emergency response times may also be delayed.

Updates will be posted to our Facebook page and website as necessary.

Consolidated List of Closures

Update: McLean Road South Now Closed

Update as of April 17, 2026 at 4:34p.m.

Bidwell Road (local traffic only - impassable between Bragmore Bay Lane and Weepoint)
Springerbrook Road - Now Open
Sunsite Estate Road - local traffic only
High Falls Park - (Stay off the bridge)
Assiginack Landfill Depot - Open Saturday April 18, 2026
Lower Slash between Slash Rd and Church Rd
 

Committee of the Whole Meeting - April 14 cancelled