EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NOTICES

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.

The Township of Armour is using CodeRED. CodeRED is a high speed mass notification system to keep you safe in the event of an emergency and is used to provide general information that you need to know with short notice. The system allows the Township of Armour to deliver messages to you via phone call (landline or mobile device) and through text and email. There are two types of calls/messages you may receive – Emergency Notifications as well as General Notifications: A CodeRED Emergency message will have a caller ID of 1-866-419-5000. A CodeRED General message will have a caller ID of 1-855-969-4636.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION and TO REGISTER.

Flood Forecasting and Warning Program Information about the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program, which prepares provincial and local authorities in the event of a flood. Visit https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/webapps/swmc/flood-forecasting-and-warning-program/#currentFloodInformation to access the flood forecasting and warning program. Local flood messages There are 4 types of local flood messages: flood warning: flooding is imminent or already occurring flood watch: there is the potential for flooding watershed conditions statements: flood Outlook (an early notice of the potential for flooding based on heavy rain, snow melt etc.) and water safety information. shoreline conditions statements: flood outlook (an early notice of the potential for flooding on the Great Lakes based on weather and lake conditions) and water safety information. LEARN MORE • Surface Water Monitoring Centre public webpage www.ontario.ca/page/surface-water-monitoring-centre • Environment Canada bulletins: www. weather.gc.ca • A close watch on local conditions and weather forecasts from Environment Canada is recommended. Before A Flood / During A Flood / After A Flood Flooding Awareness Fact Sheet Flooding Awareness Roles & Responsibilities

Information about the current forest fire danger, forest fire activity and fire restrictions across the province. The below link houses information about:  How to report a fire Interactive fire map Forest fire updates Restricted Fire Zones Contact information Fires: year to date Forest fire zone safety How to prevent forest fires More information

Information about the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program, which prepares provincial and local authorities in the event of a flood.

If you have any questions with regards to fire safety or the current fire rating, please do not hesitate to contact the Fire Prevention Officer at 705-788-4676.