Municipality of Pontiac : New evacuation orders

Municipality of Pontiac : New evacuation orders

NEW EVACUATION ORDERS: The Municipality of Pontiac wishes to inform the population that evacuation operations are currently under way in areas most affected by the flood.
These protective measures aiming to ensure the safety of citizens currently affect the following road(s):
– Bord de l’eau Road
– Dion Road
– Ruisseau Road
– Saphir Road

The municipality invites citizens whose homes are at risk, but not yet under notice of evacuation, to continue to prepare for an evacuation as water levels are still rising. The municipality is on high alert and is monitoring the situation closely.
Voluntary evacuation of residences is also possible for those who feel that their safety is compromised.

All evacuees are requested to report to the Luskville Community Center where they will be supported by mandated agencies (including the Red Cross and CISSO). Should citizens evacuate their home after 8 p.m., the Red-Cross can be reached at the number found below.

Luskville Community Center
2024 Route 148
Pontiac J0X 2G0
819-455-2401
Red Cross (after 8 p.m.)
514-769-0426

Staff members of the municipality are also available to answer questions from citizens on site.
For more information on emergency evacuations, please visit the following:

https://www.urgencequebec.gouv.qc.ca/Fr/Pages/default.aspx