Moose Cree First Nation declares state of emergency due to flooding risk – CBC

May 01, 2026

Around 1,000 people have already left the community in Ontario’s far north

The chief of Moose Cree First Nation has declared a state of emergency due to the risk of flooding to the community located in Ontario’s far north.

“All community members are asked to begin preparing for a potential evacuation,” said Chief Peter Wesley, in a public address posted on the First Nation’s official Facebook page.

“At this time you are not required to report to the evacuation site.”

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