- Hwy 401 OPEN - #MiddlesexOPP confirming #Hwy401 EB is OPEN at Colonel Talbot Rd. Thank you for your patience. Very difficult day for first responders, commuters and the families involved. Safe travels Middlesex County ^jh

Fatal crash closes eastbound lanes of #Hwy401 at Colonel Talbot Road. Emergency services on scene. Closure to last for approximately 4 to 6 hours. Updates will be provided when available. Middlesex County #MiddlesexOPP ^es twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

This National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, we recognize the critical role dispatchers play in answering emergency calls. Their voices make a difference to public safety every day for Ontarians.

#NPSTW2024 #UnseenHeroes #Thankyou911

Join the Wallacetown Optimists & community supporters for the 3rd annual Team Up to Clean Up event for #EarthDay2024 . Register your team at: shorturl.at/dvCF2. Interested in sponsoring prizes for garbage collected? Email: [email protected]

Today's #SaturdayShoutOut goes to the eclipse-watchers who flocked to the shores of Lake Erie this week and did it safely. The celestial event caused heavy traffic in the area, but there were no major incidents reported. ^dr

Awesome group of passionate fire prevention minded leaders.
Love all the #savedbythebeep and pub ed happening.

Be sure to say hi to your Elgin County firefighters this weekend at the #HomeShow .

They’re always happy to chat #FireSafety .

Mark your calendars for West Lorne's Arena Renaming Ceremony: August 24, 2024, 11am to 4pm!
#westlorne #KraftHockeyville

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If you find yourself in heavy traffic following the eclipse, be courteous, be cautious, and be patient. A collision in this traffic will certainly slow down everyone's progress to their destination! Let's work together & get home safe. #ElginOPP ^bp

Southwold Fire Department responded to #Hwy401 EB 171 for a single vehicle MVC. 1 patient was transported by Medavie EMS Elgin ON with unknown injuries. OPP West Region remain on scene.

Please watch for slow/stopped traffic in all areas of TownshipofSouthwold as #SolarEclipse2024 traffic leaves the area

The Eclipse date has come and the moon is moving into position! Traffic is heavy as expected. Adhere to road closure signs and detours. #ElginOPP reminds those in high volume locations, be PATIENT, be COURTEOUS and be CAUTIOUS! #portstanleyontario ^bp

Do you live in a green-light community? Support volunteer firefighters en route to an emergency by yielding the right-of-way to flashing green lights. Your consideration supports a quicker response.

A solar eclipse safety tip from Elgin County

Jeff McArthur Southwold Fire Department Dutton/Dunwich Fire Department Congratulations! Your commitment to your communities and support on calls for service doesn’t go unnoticed.

#ShoutOut to the firefighters who attended training over the past few days on:

Elevator Rescue
FF Survival
H2S
NFPA 1001 Recruits
NFPA 1002 Pump Ops
NFPA 1035 FLSE
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& ran several calls including MVC extrication & a trailer fire!

Southwold Fire Department
Dutton/Dunwich Fire Department
#WestElginFire

#WestElginFire responded to a working fire in a small camping trailer on Graham St in West Lorne Municipality of West Elgin this evening.

Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire, no injuries were reported.

#WestElginFire worked with Medavie EMS Elgin ON, ML Paramedic Service, & Chatham-Kent EMS to extricate 3 patients at this scene. All were transported with unknown injuries.

Fire & EMS have cleared, OPP West Region remain on scene at #Hwy401 MM125 EB. Watch for ongoing lane closures & slow/stopped traffic.

#ElginOPP is responding to a multi-vehicle collision on the E/B #Hwy401 near Blacks RD. The E/B #Hwy401 will be closed at Orford Road. Updates when available. Visibility, Weather and Road conditions are very poor. Please adjust your driving accordingly. ^bp

Remember to keep your vision safe during the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! Special viewing glasses are available to residents only on a first come, first basis at the Township office.

More information about the Total Solar Eclipse can be found at: elgincounty.ca/2024-total-sol…