Southwold Community Policing Association

10/14/2025

"🚨 NEW Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements – Effective Jan 1, 2026 🚨
Commencing January 1, 2026, the Ontario Fire Code will require the installation of additional carbon monoxide alarms, regardless of building age. This new legislation also applies to residential occupancies, residential suites and care occupancies served by a forced-air fuel-burning appliance not contained within the building.
🏠 What’s Changing?
🔹 CO alarms will now be mandatory on every storey of all homes with a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage.
🔹 There are also updated requirements for residential suites, care occupancies, and retirement homes
🔹 Alarms must meet updated Ontario Fire Code and be placed in key locations
🔹 Battery operated and plug-in carbon monoxide alarms are permitted
💡 Why It Matters:
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer—colorless, odorless, and deadly. These updated rules are designed to keep families safe and save lives.

Have questions? We are always here to help! We can be reached anytime at 519-631-0210 or email fireprevention@stthomas.ca!

10/09/2025

Follow manufacturers recommendations when changing batteries and charging cords.

10/07/2025

Some great safety information on disposing of Lithium-ion Batteries

10/04/2025

SAVE THE DATE - Nov 19th, 6:00 PM!!!
Time for our annual Community Information Night!
TOPIC: Scams and Frauds - LEARN THE TRUTH
Learn how to spot frauds/scams BEFORE you get caught in them, AND what to do AFTER if you or someone you love was caught in one.

Join us for speakers, support, stories, giveaways, and nibbles and drinks.
Protect your family, protect your money, protect yourself!

09/30/2025

Reconciliation is not about forgetting the past but about facing it with honesty, acknowledging the harm, and working together to build trust, justice, and respect.



Haldimand County^pc

09/30/2025

The OPP is commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in honour of residential school survivors, the children lost, and the communities that continue to be impacted by the lasting effects of residential schools and Canada’s history of colonization.

September 30 provides an opportunity for OPP members to remember, reflect and learn from the harmful legacy of residential schools and to continue to plan actions of reconciliation for the future. The OPP recognizes the necessity of moving forward on the path of reconciliation with guidance from survivors, Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Indigenous community members.

08/29/2025

Parents - be aware and be safe. Don't post any info you wouldn't feel comfortable with strangers having access to.

08/25/2025

Can't believe we STILL need to send reminders out but..... there you go!

It's that time of year and we cannot stress the message enough: you MUST stop for a stopped school bus which has its red lights and stop-arm activated. Failing to do so is not only illegal, is can also have DEADLY consequences.

Keep you eyes off you phone and on the road ahead. Watch for buses and be prepared for them to make frequent stops. Yellow flashing lights are a warning that a stop is about to happen. That's your cue to slow down and get ready to stop a safe distance from the bus.

08/25/2025

This will make the morning commute a little more challenging..... be aware of this temporary road closure.

Update - 7:40am - fire is clearing scene. Road remains closed, opening time unknown.

Active Incident - crews at an MVC on John Wise Line. Road is closed between Talbot & Fingal Lines. Please avoid the area & yield to all emergency vehicles.