EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NOTICES

Click the link below to access the Township of Armour’s Flood Information Package, a comprehensive resource designed to help residents stay informed and prepared. This package includes important updates, safety guidelines, emergency contacts, and a collection of helpful links to additional flood-related resources. Whether you’re looking for preparedness tips, or recovery information, this page serves as a hub to support you during and after flooding events. 

Guidelines to apply for Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) Learn when natural disaster assistance is available and how to apply.  Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians is designed to help people affected by natural disasters get back on their feet. After a natural disaster, people may need help to cover the costs of cleaning, repairing and replacing essential property, so their lives can get back to normal. Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians provides financial assistance to individuals, small owner-operated businesses, farmers and not-for-profit organizations. It helps cover emergency expenses, repairs, or replacement of essential property after a natural disaster.

Special Weather Event - Flood Update Armour Township would like to provide residents with an update regarding the current flooding activity affecting the municipality and the response measures being taken to support our community. Staff and partners are working closely to monitor conditions and coordinate response efforts specific to areas and public infrastructure that have been significantly impacted by flooding. The municipal emergency control group has been activated and is meeting daily to assess local impacts as the situation continues to evolve. Township staff received a report this morning (April 16th) from the MNRF that all dams along the affected portions of the Magnetawan River remain open to allow water to discharge through the water system. We recognize that some residents are experiencing flooding and property damage at their homes and cottages and we are working to provide supports where possible. Disposal bins will be placed at the Katrine Community Centre for the disposal of flood-damaged materials. Please note that this location is under video surveillance, and we ask that all users respect the space and dispose of materials responsibly. Residents are asked to refrain from bringing flood-damaged materials to the landfill until further notice. The Township Roads Department is working to repair and open affected roads throughout the municipality. The travelling public is asked to use caution while driving in affected areas and to report new or unmarked areas of concern. Sand bags are available at the Katrine Community Centre – please call ahead to arrange for pickup. Sand is available at the end of Browns Drive and 180 Kent Road for Township residents. A public meeting will be held at the Katrine Community Centre on Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 p.m. This meeting will provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions, receive updates, and learn more about ongoing response efforts. We appreciate the cooperation and resilience of our community during this challenging time. Further updates will be shared as new information becomes available. Armour Township Council and Staff

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Township of Armour is hosting a public meeting in response to recent flooding events affecting our community. Residents who have been impacted, as well as those seeking information or wishing to share concerns, are strongly encouraged to attend. Meeting Details: 📍 Location: Katrine Community Centre, 6 Brown’s Drive, Katrine 📅 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 🕐 Time: 1:00 p.m. Virtual Attendance: A Zoom option will be available for those unable to attend in person. Please email the Clerk at clerk@armourtownship.ca to request the Zoom link by Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. This meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the current situation, available supports, and next steps for recovery and mitigation. Your participation is important as we work together to address the impacts of flooding in our community.

Significant Weather Event Declaration – Flooding Warning April 13–17, 2026 The Township of Armour is declaring a Significant Weather Event in response to flooding concerns resulting from rapid snowmelt, significant rainfall, and forecasted runoff conditions occurring between April 13 and April 17, 2026. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02 and serves as notice that, due to current and forecasted conditions, the Township may not be able to meet the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways. Summary of Events · Warm temperatures have caused rapid melting of the snowpack across the Township, resulting in increased runoff, elevated water levels, and saturated ground conditions. · Recent and forecasted rainfall have further contributed to flooding risks and adverse road conditions. · The Township Roads Department is actively monitoring conditions, assessing impacts to municipal roads, and undertaking response measures where safe and feasible. · As of April 14 th , road closures have been placed on sections of Chetwynd Road, Lakeview Crescent, Stoney Road and Cherry Hill Road. Additional road closures are possible as the situation continues to evolve. What This Means: · Road maintenance and repairs may be delayed or suspended where conditions remain hazardous or inaccessible. · Road users are advised to: o Use caution, especially on gravel and low-lying roads. o Do not drive through standing or moving water, and obey all posted road closure signs and barricades. o Report significant damage or blocked culverts to the Township. This declaration will remain in effect until an official notice is issued declaring the end of the event and confirming that regular maintenance can resume. Please refer to the Township of Armour Website for additional information as it becomes available. Issued By: David Gray, Chief Administrative Officer cao@armourtownship.ca

April 13, 2026 - Attention Armour Township Residents: The Roads Department has placed a pile of sand for sandbags at Doe Lake Park (1014 Ferguson Road) and Dobbs Beach (180 Kent Road) for Armour Township resident's use. Residents are welcome to fill sandbags as needed to help protect their personal property in response to potential flooding. Please bring your own shovels and sandbags, as only sand is provided at this location. Armour residents may pick up sandbags by appointment from the Katrine Community Centre (6 Brown's Drive) on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by calling 705-382-3332 ext 301.

SolarBank has secured IESO approval to establish a 4.99 MW BESS in Armour Township. During recent consultations with Township staff in connection with proposed Official Plan and Zoning Amendments, and site plan approval for BESS, Township staff requested a full and transparent public engagement process. The applicant proposes to co-locate a 4.99 megawatt BESS operation with an existing solar array on the land. Ontario’s electrical distribution regulator, IESO approved the subject Pegg’s Mountain property for expedited approval. The applicant will be submitting an information package on BESS systems as part of the application submission.

Notice of Refusal of Official Plan Amendment Application OPA-2025-01 (Amendment No. 4) and Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA-2025-01, 219 Peggs Mountain Road (PowerBank/Creasor) TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Armour on January 13, 2026 refused a request to amend the Official Plan pursuant to Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13. (“Planning Act”), and refused an application to amend the Zoning By-law pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to the lands known as 219 Peggs Mountain Road, Lot 3, Concession 6 Armour, save and except Part 1 and 2, Plan 42R22137 and Parts 1, 2 and 3, Plan 42R22689; Township of Armour. 1. The amendments were submitted by PowerBank Corporation and David Creasor and processed under files: OPA-2025-01 (Amendment No. 4) and ZBA-2025-01. The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment application was to amend the Township of Armour Official Plan to permit a Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) as a permitted use in the Rural Community designation on the subject lands. The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment was to amend the Township’s Zoning By-law to permit a Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) as a permitted use in the Rural zone on the subject lands. 2. A statutory public meeting was held on November 18, 2025 and Council considered 82 written and 13 oral submissions in making the decision. Two opposition submissions were petitions: one from No Lithium Way – Citizens United with 901 signatures, and one from Change.Org with 527 signatures. Please see “November 18, 2025 PowerBank BESS Public Meeting” at https://www.armourtownship.ca/agenda-and-minutes 21 additional oppositions were received after the meeting. 3. The applications were refused because Council determined that the proposal does not adequately address public safety and hazard management, emergency response planning, emergency services capacity, firefighter training, infrastructure, and inter-municipal and cross-boundary impacts. The application was absent of finalized emergency response planning, firefighter training, and stormwater management documentation. 4. Take notice that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect to all or part of the requested amendment to the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law amendment application may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk either via the Ontario Land Tribunal e-file service (first-time users will need to register for a My Ontario Account) at olt.gov.on.ca/e-file-service by selecting Township of Armour as the Approval Authority or by mail to 56 Ontario Street, P.O. Box 533, Burk’s Falls, Ontario, P0A 1C0 no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 4, 2026. The filing of an appeal after 4:30 p.m., in person or electronically, will be deemed to have been received the next business day. The appeal fee of $1,100 can be paid online through e-file or by certified cheque/money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario. If you wish to appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) or request a fee reduction for an appeal, forms are available from the OLT website at olt.gov.on.ca . If the e-file portal is down, you can submit your appeal to clerk@armourtownship.ca. Any appeal must be accompanied by a certified cheque/money order in the amount of $700.00 made payable to The Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour. 5. Only specific stakeholders, including the applicant, the Minister, public bodies, a “specified person” (as defined under the Planning Act), and/or registered owner of any land to which the applications apply may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of a specified person or registered owner who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the Hearing of the appeal unless, before the By‑laws were passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. More information is available for review at the Armour Township office during regular business hours or phone 705-382-3332. A copy of this Notice, email links, and additional information can also be found on the Armour Township website https://www.armourtownship.ca/proposed-battery-energy-storage-system-bess-in-armour-township Dated at the Township of Armour, this 16th day of January, 2026. Charlene Watt, Municipal Clerk Township of Armour 56 Ontario Street, P.O.# Box 533, Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0

Armour Township Ends Significant Weather Event – Normal Maintenance Resumes December 30, 2025 – The Township of Armour is advising the public that the Significant Weather Event declared on December 28, 2025, has been declared OVER as of this morning. With the expiration of the Environment Canada Freezing Rain and Winter Storm Warnings, weather conditions have stabilized. Consequently, the Township is returning to its standard winter maintenance service levels in accordance with Ontario Regulation 239/02. The Township of Armour thanks all residents for their patience and cooperation in staying off the roads during the height of the storm, which allowed our crews to work as safely and efficiently as possible. ***************************************************************************************************************************** December 28, 2025 – Armour Township has declared a Significant Weather Event for all Armour Township roads, effective immediately. This declaration is due to Freezing Rain and Winter Storm Warnings issued by Environment Canada, lasting from the afternoon of Sunday, December 28, through the evening of Monday, December 29, 2025. These conditions are expected to significantly impact road maintenance operations. During this Significant Weather Event, residents are advised to limit travel on all roads across Armour Township unless absolutely necessary, until further notice. “A Significant Weather Event is declared when there is an approaching or occurring weather hazard with the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the roadways within a municipality,” explains Dave Creasor, Armour Township Roads Supervisor . “It is essential that residents stay off the roads, and only travel if necessary, until the event is declared over, and normal service levels and operations are back in place.” This declaration applies to all Armour Township roads in accordance with Ontario Regulation 239/02 (Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways). What does declaring a Significant Weather Event mean? Armour Township follows strict winter maintenance timelines, but during a Significant Weather Event, road maintenance activities may take longer due to severe conditions. These events are declared to keep the community informed and safe, with crews monitoring weather and road conditions 24/7 and adjusting operations as needed. For more information and updates, please visit the Township of Armour Official Website and Facebook page. Date: December 28, 2025 Location: Township of Armour, Ontario