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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, June 21, 2019 – With flood-like conditions in areas such as Long Point, staff with the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Norfolk County Building Department are offering tips to help protect drinking water quality and keep residents safe. Drinking water: If you believe your well or cistern has been affected by flood waters, you […]
SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 22, 2018– In light of recent flooding in Haldimand and Norfolk counties, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) wants to offer some simple tips on how the public can stay safe under these hazardous conditions. Stay informed: Listen to local radio and news stations to keep up-to-date on the situation. Check county websites for […]
Norfolk County, ON – September 29, 2017 Upon receipt of a Citizen concern to Norfolk County, staff from the Health Unit and Norfolk Fire and Rescue attended a County-owned woodlot located at 1925 Forestry Farm Road, northwest of the intersection of McDowall Road. It was determined that a former gas well (F006207) located within the […]
Norfolk County Control Group / norfolkcounty.ca/emergency Norfolk County, ON – September 14, 2017 – The second gas well leaking hydrogen sulphide (H2S) has been brought into compliance. The well is now officially abandoned under the mandate of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The remaining three residences have been notified that the evacuation order […]
Norfolk County, ON – September 5, 2017 – Over Labour Day weekend, officials in Norfolk County continued to monitor and respond to the area affected by the leaks of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) on 10th Concession Road west of Silver Hill. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) communicated on September 3, 2017, that well […]