The Ontario government is providing the Township of Strong and Township of Joly with up to $555,000 to help pay for emergency response costs and critical infrastructure repairs due to flooding that occurred in June 2024. The funding is being delivered through the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance (MDRA) program and is part of the province’s plan to protect Ontario with record investments in infrastructure that will help keep workers on the job and keep communities safe.
“Our government is stepping up to support our municipalities facing extensive damage due to unexpected natural disasters,” said Graydon Smith, Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “We’re pleased to be providing financial support to help the Township of Strong and Township of Joly repair local infrastructure and help keep people safe.”
On June 23 and 24, 2024, the Township of Strong and Township of Joly experienced torrential rain. Up to 85 mm of rain fell over a short period of time. The rainfall triggered sudden and unexpected flooding, resulting in road washouts and damage to culverts across both municipalities. Some roads were closed due to safety concerns.
“We’re proud to stand with our municipal partners as they recover and rebuild. This funding will help ease the burden on these municipalities and ensure the safety and well-being of residents,” said Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Ontario’s MDRA program helps protect municipalities by helping to pay for extraordinary emergency response costs and damage to essential property or infrastructure that is due to a natural disaster.”
