Evacuation Updates

City Encourages Residents to be Prepared for Seasonal Flooding

The City of Kenora Municipal Emergency Control Group wants to remind residents of the seasonal flood risks that come with the spring melt and rising water levels. 

As the temperatures climb and the snowpack melts, and water levels rise. This may trigger overland flooding and excessive runoff. We can all take steps to be ready when seasonal flooding occurs. 

Everyone, particularly residents living near areas prone to flooding or who have experienced extreme water level changes in their neighbourhood...

Disaster Recovery Assistance Online Information Sessions

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is pleased to invite you to virtual information sessions and help you apply for the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program. 

• Thursday, July 14, 5:30 to 7 p.m. for Small Owner-Operated Business and Farms, Not-for-profit Organizations
• Thursday, July 21, 5:30 to 7 p.m. for Homeowner and Tenants 

Each session will be delivered online and begin with a 45-minute presentation followed by a question period. They will cover an overview of the guidelines:

Disaster Relief Program Approved for City of Kenora Homeowners

The Province of Ontario has approved the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program for Kenora. 

Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians is a program that can help affected residents recover costs after a natural disaster. Homeowners and residential tenants, small owner-operated businesses and farms, and not-for-profit organizations in your municipality that were affected by the disaster can apply for assistance under the program. 

Eligible applicants can receive assistance...