Water levels continue to be a concern and that is no different in Prince Edward County.
Mayor Steve Ferguson updated the public on what measures the County is taking to deal with the rising waters that aren’t supposed to peak for another one to three weeks.
He said their priority remains public safety and they will continue to vigilantly monitor conditions and plan accordingly.
Mayor Ferguson also urged residents to do the same.
Acting CAO Robert McAuley says they are aiming to keep at least one lane of traffic open on all their roads, with the exception of Beach Street in Wellington, which is closed to all but local traffic.
All roads with water over them remain open and signed accordingly. On Winns Drive and Wesley Acres Road, there is significant water buildup on the roadways, and over the next several days staff will put up barriers and deposit additional gravel to ensure at least one lane remains open on both roads.
McAuley says these two roads were identified as priorities as there are no alternative routes for people on those roads.
The municipality also continues to monitor Big Island causeway, North Big Island Road, which has had significant shoreline damage, as well as Hiscock Shores Road, Massassauga Road and Smokes Point Road.
For residents concerned that their primary residence is at risk of flooding, sand and sandbags are available at no cost. There are 12 self-serve depots and residents must bring their own shovels to fill bags.
Additional information related to the high water levels can be found at the County’s flood watch page.
