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St-Jean-sur-Richelieu declares state of emergency as water remains cut off for 26,000 units

St-Jean-sur-Richelieu declares state of emergency as water remains cut off for 26,000 units

Half the population of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, 30 kilometres southeast of Montreal, have been without drinking water since a major water main break at the beginning of the week. The city declared a local state of emergency on Wednesday. The water cutoff affected more than 26,000 residential, commercial and industrial addresses in the St-Luc and L’Acadie sectors as of Wednesday afternoon, as well as part of the St-Jean sector, all on the western side of the Richelieu River.

Thousands without water after major pipe bursts in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.

Thousands without water after major pipe bursts in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.

A major water main break has caused Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., to declare a state of emergency as half the population — about 26,000 households, or 56,000 people — has been without running water for more than 48 hours. The city, about 40 kilometres southeast of Montreal, says water won't be back until at least end-of-day Thursday. 

Local state of emergency in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., as two water pumps fail

Local state of emergency in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., as two water pumps fail

A state of local emergency has been declared in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, east of Vancouver, as two of three pumps at the community's water treatment plant have failed. A statement from Mayor Ed Wood says the availability of water for drinking and firefighting could be at risk. He says the water treatment plant is operating normally on a single pump and a backup external pump has been rented, in case the third one fails.

Threat of water shortage extends state of emergency in McBride, B.C.

Threat of water shortage extends state of emergency in McBride, B.C.

Gene Runtz is worried. As the mayor of McBride, B.C., he is staring down the barrel of a potential water shortage this winter that could leave residents and firefighters desperate during a prolonged drought season. The village, about 180 kilometres east of Prince George in central B.C., declared a state of emergency on Sept. 19 and restricted water usage the following day while under Stage 5 drought conditions — the highest level on the province's severity scale.

Cochrane water reservoir levels stabilized but 'not out of the woods yet,' say officials

Cochrane water reservoir levels stabilized but 'not out of the woods yet,' say officials

While Cochrane remains under a state of emergency, town officials announced water reservoir levels have been partially restored after a major pipeline break over the weekend. Speaking to the media Wednesday, emergency management deputy director Shawn Polley said that thanks to voluntary conservation efforts from residents and business, as well as water hauling from nearby communities, reservoir levels had "stabilized." 

Cochrane declares state of emergency as water reservoirs fall to 'critical levels'

Cochrane declares state of emergency as water reservoirs fall to 'critical levels'

Cochrane has declared a state of local emergency after water line breaks drained the town’s water supply — alongside sewage — into the Bow River, and town officials are pleading with residents to cut back on water use. At a news conference Tuesday, town officials said the effects of the break in water and wastewater lines Saturday have depleted water reservoirs to “critical levels.”

Cumberland House declares state of emergency due to lack of water

Cumberland House declares state of emergency due to lack of water

A state of emergency has been called by the Village of Cumberland House with the support of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) and the Cumberland House Cree Nation. They say there is not enough water available to fill their community’s reservoir for the coming winter.

New York City: State of emergency declared over flash flooding

New York City: State of emergency declared over flash flooding

More than 2.5in of rain was reported in one hour in Brooklyn Navy Yard. In a virtual briefing, New York's chief climate officer Rohit Aggarwala said that the city's sewage system was only designed to handle 1.75 inches an hour. "It's no surprise that parts of Brooklyn have borne the brunt of this," he said.

People returning to Eabametoong First Nation after 3 weeks away, state of emergency lifted

People returning to Eabametoong First Nation after 3 weeks away, state of emergency lifted

Leadership in Eabametoong First Nation in northwestern Ontario have ended the state of emergency now the community's water treatment plant is producing running water and all of its members have returned home following community evacuations last month. The remote Ojibway First Nation of about 1,600 people is approximately 360 kilometres north of Thunder Bay and It has been in a state of emergency since July 5, after a fire broke out at the Eabametoong First Nation Water Treatment Plant.

State of emergency declared in Quebec town due to flood risk, more towns evacuating

State of emergency declared in Quebec town due to flood risk, more towns evacuating

A town near Quebec City declared a state of local emergency and other communities ordered preventive evacuations on Tuesday as torrential rain caused rivers across southern Quebec to burst free of their banks. By Tuesday, between 500 and 600 people were forced from their homes in Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, where the mayor declared a state of emergency for the next 48 hours.

Evacuations continue as Eabametoong First Nation remains without running water

Evacuations continue as Eabametoong First Nation remains without running water

Eabametoong First Nation remains in a state of emergency as the northwestern Ontario community marks more than a week without access to running water. The remote Ojibway First Nation of about 1,600 people is approximately 360 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, Ont. It has been in a state of emergency since a fire broke out at the Eabametoong First Nation Water Treatment Plant last Wednesday.

Province declares state of emergency for Stikine region

Province declares state of emergency for Stikine region

The Province is declaring a state of emergency for the unincorporated Stikine region in response to the ongoing wildfire situation and is expanding campfire bans throughout the province. An evacuation order is in place for specific areas in the region affected by the Little Blue River wildfire. The Stikine region is B.C.’s only unincorporated region. The Province is responsible for implementing evacuation orders for the region, which requires the Province to issue a state of emergency for the region.

Water declared safe to drink in Meaford, state of emergency remains in place

Water declared safe to drink in Meaford, state of emergency remains in place

Residents in Meaford have officially been given the all-clear to use their water again after a “do-not-consume” advisory was issued on Sunday. City officials declared the “do-not-consume” advisory over Wednesday night after receiving confirmation from the Grey Bruce medical officer of health, Dr. Ian Arra, that the water from the municipal water system was safe to drink. While the advisory has been lifted, the municipality says the state of emergency remains in place. The municipality issued the emergency Sunday following concerns about contaminants leaching into the ground and the water supply in Georgian Bay around Johnny B’s Automotive and Car Care following the fire.

Flood fears prompt Iroquois Falls to declare state of emergency

Flood fears prompt Iroquois Falls to declare state of emergency

“While we all hoped and prayed that water levels would have dropped to more manageable levels by now, after nearly three weeks, they have not. In fact, the level has continued to rise.” Major concerns include containing sewage due to flooded septic systems on Nellie Lake, the threat to potable water due to contamination and concerns for the safety and well-being of volunteers assisting with the flooding.

Nunavut ends state of emergency as water services restored in Kinngait

Nunavut ends state of emergency as water services restored in Kinngait

The Nunavut government is ending a weeklong state of emergency in Kinngait as water services resume in the hamlet. The territory declared the state of emergency last Wednesday saying an electrical issue at the community's water pumphouse was limiting its ability to distribute treated water.

Nunavut declares state of emergency to help restore water services in Kinngait

Nunavut declares state of emergency to help restore water services in Kinngait

The Nunavut government has declared a state of emergency in Kinngait to help restore water services in the hamlet. The territory says an electrical issue at the community's water pumphouse is limiting its ability to distribute treated water.

Atikokan, Ont., declares state of emergency following culvert failure

Atikokan, Ont., declares state of emergency following culvert failure

A state of emergency has been declared in the northwestern Ontario town of Atikokan following the failure of a culvert on a major roadway. The culvert failure led to a 15-metre section of Mercury Avenue being washed out, the town said in a news release late Thursday afternoon. The washout also disrupted a water main that runs along Mercury Avenue, which has led to a drop in water pressure across the town. A boil-water advisory has also been issued. "I did not take the decision to declare a state of emergency lightly, and after considerable deliberation with our Municipal Emergency Control Group, it became obvious that this is the correct decision," Atikokan Mayor Rob Ferguson said in a statement.

Mattawa declares state of emergency as water levels keep rising

Mattawa declares state of emergency as water levels keep rising

Minor flooding in the Town of Mattawa, combined with steadily rising water levels, prompted Mayor Raymond Belanger to declare a state of emergency Tuesday. In a statement, the town said that water levels are expected to continue rising until they reach a peak of about 154.6 metres. “The Town of Mattawa put a plan in place,” the statement said.

Swift Current continues state of emergency due to flood risk from creek levels

Swift Current continues state of emergency due to flood risk from creek levels

Swift Current will remain in a state of emergency, as rising waters encroach on the edges of the Swift Current Creek, officials said Saturday. The city declared the emergency as a proactive measure on Tuesday evening, in response to rising creek levels. The declaration allows the southwestern Saskatchewan city to restrict access to areas that are under flood conditions and to work zones.

Florida mops up after floods close Fort Lauderdale airport

Florida mops up after floods close Fort Lauderdale airport

The water was rising around her car, and Amanda Valentine thought she was going to die. She had just gotten a warning on her phone about flash flooding, and now it was all around her. “I called my parents like, ‘I'm going to die. Like I'm going to drown. There's no way for me to get out of this car,"' Valentine said. "And they couldn't help me. I called 911, and they told me they couldn't help me."