... People from Penatanguishene and Collingwood to Barrie and Orillia are told to IMMEDIATELY take shelter.
Jayx1
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Urgent! Ontario Red Alert! Urgent!
TORONTO, June 23 /CNW/ -
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO HAS ISSUED A "RED ALERT" FOR AN IMMEDIATE THREAT IN THE CENTRAL ONTARIO AREA.
Emergency Situation: There have been reports of tornado activity in and around the Midland, Ontario area. Environment Canada has issued a Tornado Warning in this area. Storms are moving quickly to the east of this area.
Recommended Actions: Emergency Management Ontario recommends that persons in the area described as Penatanguishine to the north, Barrie to the south, Collingwood to the west, and Orillia to the east IMMEDIATELY shelter. Everyone in this area, including motorists and boaters, are required to go indoors now and seek shelter. Close all doors and windows. People currently outside this area are advised not to enter this area until further notice. If it is safe to do so, pets and livestock should be removed quickly from outside and given stored feed and protected water. Do not call 911 for information about this emergency. Remain tuned to this station for further information and instructions.
This Red Alert broadcast request will end at 2230hrs, unless a further extension is requested.
smuncky
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Originally posted by Jeff Button
i raise you...
Jem_hadar
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Originally posted by Stilez
FAO: Jem_Hadar!!
CTVtoronto
HOLY WHAT!!!!!
VDub
Seriously what is it with tornado's and trailer parks???
Stilez
CTVtoronto
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Midland's mayor has just declared a state of emergency for his town. Says the damage is severe.
Mayor of Midland, Ont. tells CP24 as many as 40 mobile homes may have been destroyed.
Jem_hadar
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Originally posted by Stilez
CTVtoronto
Mayor of Midland, Ont. tells CP24 as many as 40 mobile homes may have been destroyed.
Jesus. That's 30-40 mins from Cwood! Christ Jesus on a stick! :eek:
Skipper
Was watching SVU tonight and saw the alert flash up on the screen to immediately take shelter if you're in that area - first time I've ever seen one of those TV alerts for something not in the US midwest I think.
