Stay Informed
Depending on the type of emergency, information may come from different authorities or agencies. Stay informed in an emergency by knowing who to follow and contact.
On this page
County services
Stay informed by visiting the County website or following us on social media.
- Subscribe to the Haldimand County Emergency Alerts news feed
- Follow Haldimand County and Haldimand County Emergency Services
Media
- 92.9 The Grand Radio – Haldimand County’s official broadcast partner
- The Haldimand Press on X (formerly Twitter)
- The Haldimand Press official website – some articles require a subscription.
Provincial
Ontario 211 – connects you with social services and assistance during a community or personal emergency.
Ontario 511 for a live map of road closures. View closures online, download the app or sign up for text and email alerts. Dial 511 (in Ontario) to hear live updates.
Alert Ready – Ontario’s emergency alert system. This is a tool that provides timely and accurate information to Ontario residents, businesses and visitors during an emergency. The system allows Ontarians to receive three types of warnings – Red Alerts, Emergency Information Advisories and Tornado Warnings. Alerts are sent through radio, TVs, and compatible wireless devices. Visit their site to ensure your cellphone carrier is compatible.
Follow provincial emergency services accounts on X (formerly Twitter):
Weather or environmental
- Environment Canada’s Weather Alerts
- Environment Canada’s Haldimand County Weather page
- Use the Weathercan app for immediate environmental alerts
- Grand River Conservation Authority’s flood status information.
- Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority’s flood status information. Download the Alertable app to receive flood notifications.
- Long Point Conservation Authority’s flood status information
If you are facing an emergency, dial 911
911 is for police, fire or medical emergencies when immediate action is required. During a flood, dial 911 only if you feel your safety is at risk.
Some contact numbers and methods vary depending on the day and time. See below to make sure your information gets where it needs to go.
Regular County business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To report:
Roadway obstruction (such as a downed tree, water over the road, or debris)
- During business hours: call 905-318-5932 or report it online
- After hours: call 1-888-849-7345
Sewer, water, facility or park emergency
- During business hours: call 905-318-5932 or report it online
- After hours: call 1-888-849-7345
Downed power lines caused by a storm or accident
Maintain a distance of 10 metres or more and contact both:
- 911 (24/7)
- Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235 (24/7)
Power outage
- Call Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235 or text "WATTS" to 92887 (24/7)
You can view Hydro One’s live outage map which includes restoration time information.
