Oakwood Community Centre open for shelter until power is restored in Waubaushene

November 2, 8:00 a.m.

Tay, Ontario: Power has been restored to Waubaushene as of 2:47 a.m. Saturday, November 2. Flooding has also receded in areas affected by flooding on November 1. As a result the Oakwood Community Centre warming centre shelter is now closed as of 7:30 a.m., November 2.

No further updates on these events are required.

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November 1, 7:25 p.m.

Tay, Ontario: Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution advises that the power outage in Waubaushene is now expected to continue through the night into Saturday morning. Crews are working through the night to make repairs. The warming centre at Oakwood Community Centre will remain open throughout the night. Beds are being brought to Oakwood Community Centre for those needing a warm place to spend the night.

Further updates will be emailed to news subscribers, posted at tay.ca/news and on the telephone greeting at 705-534-7248.

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November 1, 3:30 p.m.

Tay, Ontario: Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution advises that the outage in Waubaushene is expected to continue through the evening and potentially passed midnight. As a result, Tay Township is keeping Oakwood Community Centre (290 Park Street, Victoria Harbour) open as a warming centre until power is restored.

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November 1, 7:45 a.m.

Tay, Ontario: Oakwood Community Centre at 290 Park Street in Victoria Harbour is open today for residents who are impacted by flooding or power outages.

For your safety, please stay out of flood water or flooded homes.

Visit smdhu.org/flooding to learn what you can do if your area is at risk of being flooded and what to do during and after a flood.

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Media Contact:

Lynn Racicot
Communications and Special Projects Officer
705-534-7248 x264
Email Lynn