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Municipal Storm Update

Municipal Storm Update

On May 21st, an EF-2 Tornado touched down in Uxbridge leaving behind extensive damage. The Township declared a State of Emergency on May 21st and rescinded it on June 27th, 2022.

Support for Residents?

Durham Region Social Services satellite office is open at 2 Campbell Dr., Uxbridge Mondays and Thursdays each week from 8:30-4:30pm. Drop-in appointments are welcome. Various resources are available including family counselling.

For more urgent needs regarding housing, food or...

Safe Water and Food Handling Tips for an Emergency

May 22, 2022

Power outages in the Township of Uxbridge are expected to continue through Sunday and into Monday. The Region of Durham Health Department has provided a list of resources for residents who have questions about well water and food handling safety.

• Be Well Aware – Ensure your well water is safe during and after emergencies
• Information about Water Safety for Private Wells
• Flooding and drinking water
• Food Safety in an emergency
• Freezer Food Safety during power outages

The Fire Department...

Region partners with Durham Community Collective to support development of a Black community hub

In partnership with the Durham Community Collective (DCC), The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division is working to support the development of a Black community hub.

African, Caribbean, and Black community members, from across Durham Region, have shared countless stories about their experiences with anti-Black racism; and a lack of access to responsive and reflective community resources. This shared space will empower Black community members; while offering a gathering...

May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Health Department urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites

May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Durham Region Health Department reminds everyone to be aware that blacklegged ticks are prevalent within the Region, especially in forested or grassy/brushy areas, and the importance of taking precautions to avoid tick bites and Lyme disease infections. While not all blacklegged ticks are infected with Lyme disease, some ticks may carry the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi which can...

Township Page May 19, 2022

The May 19 2022 issue of Township page 2 of the Cosmos newspaper is available for viewing.