Otonabee Conservation issues three types of Flood messages:
- Watershed Conditions Statement
- Flood Watch
- Flood Warning
To learn more about Flood Forecasting and Warnings by Otonabee Conservation, visit their website and social media.
Emergency Preparedness
Plan for Every Season
Use these resources to make sure you and your family are safe in the event of an emergency that may affect you and/or your community.
Power Outage Safety Heat Related Illnesses Flooding Severe Weather Emergency Preparedness Starts with You
Emergency Notification System
We are pleased to announce that OSM Township has chosen the Voyent Alert! Notification Service to keep you informed during emergencies as well as day-to-day notifications. Choose how you want to stay informed. Receive emergency alerts or day-to-day notifications from OSM Township via Voyent Alert! mobile app, text/SMS, email or voice calling to a landline. To ensure you are being reached during a crisis, we recommend registering for at least two of the channels.
Register here: https://register.voyent-alert.com
If you require assistance registering for landline notification please call the Fire Department Administration office at 705-295-6880.
Emergency Preparedness Starts with You!
Local Emergency Information
For more information and resources to prepare for specific emergency situations, please visit:
The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan has an Emergency Management (EM) program, as required under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990.
The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan's EM program consists of:
- Municipal Emergency Plan (MEP), adopted by By-law 2023-37.
- Annual training programs and exercises.
- Public education on risks to public safety and preparedness for emergencies.
- Business Continuity program for municipal services.
The MEP was developed by considering the important infrastructure in the Township, and by identifying the risks and hazards in OSM Township.
The MEP is reviewed and updated annually.
In an emergency, the Municipal Control Group uses the Incident Management System (IMS) and the MEP to help bring the situation under control as quickly as possible.
Contact Us
P.O. Box 70,
20 Third Street,
Keene, ON, K0L 2G0
Phone: 705-295-6852
Fax: 705-295-6405
info@osmtownship.ca