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Fire Risk Update – Level 3 (High)
Fire Risk Level 3 – High Risk: Campfires are allowed only with a valid, activated burn permit and must follow all permit conditions. Campfires can be no larger than 0.6 m (2 ft) and must be contained within a non-combustible ring at least 15 cm (6 in) high, kept 6 m (20 ft) away from buildings, fences, wooded areas, property lines, or hydro/telephone lines. Only seasoned firewood may be used, and fires must be fully extinguished with water before leaving. Burn barrels, brush piles, agricultural fires, yard waste, and fireworks are not permitted. The fire department continues to monitor conditions. Check for updates at ec.burnpermits.com.
Edwardsburgh Cardinal is under Fire Risk Level 3, which permits campfires, in time for the long weekend. South Nation Conservation has also raised its Low Water Advisory to Level 3, urging residents to reduce non-essential water use.
Details of local low water advisories and responses from South Nation Conservation.
The Spencerville Branch of the Edwardsbrugh Cardinal Public Library was full of excitement today as Fire Chief Brian read No Dragons for Tea and shared fire safety tips with kids.
Although the region received some rainfall recently, it was not enough to reduce the risk of fire or improve water supply conditions. The total burn ban and Level 2 Low Water Advisory remain in effect for Edwardsburgh Cardinal and surrounding areas.
We will share all flood messages and water safety statements on this page to help keep residents informed.
This past March Break was a challenging week with several fatal fires that destroyed multiple families, devastated our communities, and indiscriminately took the lives of children and adults alike. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of everyone impacted by these fires.
The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinalis taking a significant step to enhance pedestrian safety with the installation of three new Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Pedestrian Crossovers (PXOs) at key locations in Spencerville and Cardinal.
If you own a private well, you know it is important to sample your water regularly. Well water quality may fluctuate seasonally, so the Health Unit recommends testing in the Spring, Summer and Fall. The Township keeps a supply of free water sample kits on hand, but until now, residents would still need to travel to a drop off location in Brockville or Kemptville to have their sample tested.
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