Road closures and updates due to seasonal flooding

As snow melts and water levels change, residents are reminded to exercise extreme caution around rivers, lakes, and drainage courses.

• No ice is safe ice. Warmer temperatures and precipitation will weaken ice conditions;
• Stay away from fast-moving water and unstable banks, as they can collapse without warning;
• Keep children and pets away from all water bodies and ice-covered surfaces, as ice can quickly become unsafe;
• Exercise extreme caution when using forest access, gravel or secondary roads as they may be prone to soft areas;
• Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. Even shallow water can be hazardous and unpredictable; and
• Be prepared. Have a 72-hour kit prepared with all the items you and your family need to sustain themselves for at least three days.

Public Works crews continue to follow changing weather conditions and clear catch basins, push snowbanks back and monitor known areas that experience localized flooding.

For additional safety tips on how to prepare and stay safe, visit bracebridge.ca/seasonalflooding.