Spring Freshet Awareness

As temperatures rise, the Town of Arnprior reminds residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions ahead of the spring melt.

With changing conditions, residents are also urged to stay off ice surfaces and keep a safe distance from shorelines and fast-moving water, as thinning ice and increased currents pose significant safety risks.

To stay informed and prepared, please visit the following key websites for updates and safety tips as stakeholders continue to conduct routine monitoring of weather situations throughout the season.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Surface Water Monitoring Centre: www.ontario.ca/floodforecast
Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board: www.ottawariver.ca (or call the 24hr toll free number 1-800-778-1246)
Ontario Power Generation (Madawaska River/Ottawa River): www.opg.com
Renfrew Power Generation (Bonnechere River) water levels and freshet: www.renfrewpg.ca/water-levels-flow-history
Emergency Management Ontario: www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/home.html
Town of Arnprior: www.arnprior.ca

For more information please contact:

Cory Nicholas, CMM III, CFEI, CEMC

Deputy Fire Chief - Fire Suppression/Prevention Services

Arnprior Fire Department

(613) 623 4231 ext. 1837

cnicholas@arnprior.ca