June 19, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – SNGR is actively conducting an assessment following the severe flooding that impacted the community on June 18, 2025. As part of this evaluation, we are checking the status of SNGR department buildings and gathering information from community members who have been affected by the flooding.
The intense rainfall has led to significant impacts, including:
- Flooding and Wastewater Backup: Many homes and community buildings have experienced extensive flooding, and homes connected to the wastewater system have experienced wastewater backups, which have affected basements and property.
- Community Buildings Affected: Central Administration (currently monitoring calls), Iroquois Lodge, and Home and Community Care (this includes Community Support, Jay Silverheels Complex. Only staff in the facility currently)
- Relocations: Residents of the Iroquois Lodge and Jay Silverheels Complex have been evacuated, with many relocated to family homes or alternative long-term care facilities in the Haldimand area.
- Road Closures:
- Chiefswood Road (between 5th and 6th Line)
- 3rd Line (between Tuscarora Road and Chiefswood Road)
We are committed to understanding the full impact of this situation and providing support to those in need. If you or someone you know is still experiencing difficulties due to the flooding, please reach out to Central Administration at (519) 445-2201 (from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or the Crisis Line at (519) 445-2204 (24/7) with the following information:
- Description of the impact on your property/home.
- Are you connected to the public wastewater system or a private system?
- Do you have homeowner’s insurance?
If you are stranded in your home or experience other flood-related emergencies, please call 911 immediately. We urge all community members to exercise caution in flooded areas, particularly when it comes to electrical outlets, extension cords, and other potential hazards. For more information and safety tips regarding flooding and water safety, please visit the Grand River Conservation Authority website at https://www.grandriver.ca/our-watershed/flooding/flood-resources/.
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Media Contact Information: SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER LAUNCHES ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT FOLLOWING SEVERE FLOODING ON JUNE 18, 2025
Caitlin Court, Emergency Information Officer P: (226) 751-6148
1695 Chiefswood Road, P.O. Box 5000, Ohsweken Ontario N0A 1M0
