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Public Works : Significant Weather Event

The City of Clarence-Rockland has declared a significant weather event due to an expected prolonged period of freezing rain. This weather may cause power outages, slippery surfaces, and falling branches due to ice accumulation.

Declaration start time: March 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Stay safe and take necessary precautions:
• Avoid non-essential travel.
• Be patient: our municipal crews are working hard to maintain the roads and ensure public safety, but conditions may slow down operations.

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Be Prepared – Special Weather Statement in Effect

As you may know, Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of significant ice accretion due to freezing rain. Forecasted conditions include:

• Ice buildup: 5 to 15 mm, with some areas possibly exceeding 20 mm
• Snow and ice pellets: 5 to 15 cm
• Potential impacts: Slippery surfaces, broken tree branches, and utility outages

Are You Prepared?

Make sure your emergency preparedness kit is ready! It should contain everything you and your household need to stay safe and self-sufficient for at...

Business hours survey

The City of Clarence-Rockland wants to better understand residents’ needs and preferences regarding local business hours. That’s why we are launching a survey to gather your input!

This short survey will help us adjust store hours to better meet the community's expectations. Your opinion is valuable and will play a role in shaping the commercial landscape of our city.

Who can participate? All residents and visitors of Clarence-Rockland.

Click here to take the survey

Thank you for taking a few minutes...

March 20 - Flood Watch

SNC advises that the Flood Watch Statement updated on March 17th is being extended. Environment Canada is forecasting precipitation amounts up to 10 mm from Thursday to Saturday. Temperatures are expected to return to seasonal day-time highs with sub-zero temperatures at night. Residents in flood prone or low-lying areas, historically susceptible to flooding, should take the necessary precautions to protect their property. Please ensure: - Sump pump is clear, in good working condition and has a...

March 20, 2025 -Flood Outlook — Lower Ottawa River

A Flood Outlook Statement is being issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury).

A large weather system brought 10 to 20 mm of precipitation over much of the Ottawa River basin between March 15th and 17th. This system also brought warm temperatures that triggered a rapid melting of snow in the southern portion of the Ottawa River, marking the beginning of the spring freshet in the Ottawa River basin.

In mid-March, the amount of water in the snow cover was close to average...