Message
Tian Martin, P.Eng., Water Resources Engineer. 519-819-3718
Contact Person
Essex Region Conservation Authority
Issued By
Conditions Statement - Water Safety
Status
Type
Watershed
Watershed – Conditions Statement - Water Safety
TEST ONLY
2024-10-22 2:36 PM
Issuing Date & Time
2024-10-22 2:45 PM
Expiry Date & Time
Municipalities and Other Agencies:
Upon receipt, hand directly to the Flood Coordinator or Emergency Planner for your Municipality or Agency.
Media:
Upon receipt, hand directly to your newsroom.
Types of Flood Bulletins:
Watershed Conditions - Safety Bulletins
High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
Watershed Conditions – Flood Outlook
Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
Flood Watch Bulletins
Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
Flood Warning Bulletins
Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities.