News and Notices

Severn Fire and Emergency Services earns Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation

Severn Fire and Emergency Services has achieved Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation. Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation is a program of the Fire Underwriters Survey that recognizes a fire department’s ability to shuttle water by way of tanker trucks to fight fires in areas without municipal hydrants. This important accreditation means that the department can supply water to areas without hydrants just as effectively as areas with hydrants. 

To achieve accreditation, the fire department must be...

Notice: Swim advisory lifted for Washago Centennial Park beach

Always check before you swim

Based on water testing from August 21, the SMDHU has lifted the swim advisory for Washago Centennial Beach initially placed on August 15.

Every summer between June and September, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) collects water samples each week from public beaches within Simcoe and Muskoka.

In Ontario, water samples are tested for E. coli bacteria and the beach may be posted when bacteria levels exceed the recreational water quality guideline of 200 E. coli per...

Apply for grants and funding before September 30

Township of Severn offers various grants and funding to community groups, not-for-profits, and charitable organizations that aim to improve the well-being and quality of life for residents of our community. The available grants are based on approved funding by Council during annual budget deliberations. The deadline to submit applications for consideration by Council this year is September 30. 
Grant streams Capital improvement and beautification grant Eligible groups can apply for a capital...

Notice of swimming advisory for Washago Centennial Park beach

Based on beach water testing results taken on August 14, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is informing residents and visitors to the Township of Severn that a swimming advisory is in place at the Washago Centennial Park beach as E. Coli levels currently exceed the recreational guidelines. The beach will be posted with signs informing park users of the swimming advisory.

What is a swimming advisory?

During a swimming advisory, the beach is posted with warning signs indicating that the...

Registration now open for Severn's Junior Fire Fit Challenge

Severn's Junior Fire Fit Challenge engages local youth in fire safety

The Junior Fire Fit Challenge features an obstacle course for kids aged 5 to 9 that shows them what it would be like to be a firefighter.

The fun, hands-on challenge is designed to:

• challenge the participants both physically and mentally
• encourage integrity and perseverance
• build self-confidence 
• educate youth about fire prevention and fire safety

Each junior firefighter will team up with a Severn firefighter to complete the course....