Donna and Ed Vickers of Williamsford show how high the water was in their basement last Friday morning. (Photo by Kirk Scott)Donna and Ed Vickers of Williamsford show how high the water was in their basement last Friday morning. (Photo by Kirk Scott)
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A Week Long Flood In Chatsworth

People are still out of their homes due flooding in the Township of Chatsworth.

About 60 homes and businesses are affected in Williamsford and the McCullough Lake area.

Donna and Ed Vickers of Williamsford had to leave their home last Friday. The water was up to the second step from the top of their basement stairs.

Donna says they've received great help from the township, Victims' Services and the Red Cross.

"There are more victims out there worse off than we are. We've been fortunate enough, they've just been swamping us with help," she says.

The Vickers have power back in their house but no heat because their furnace is ruined. They also have running water but it's still not safe to drink. They may get more answers at a special meeting called by the township for flood victims. That's tonight at 7pm at the Chatsworth Fire Hall.

The state of emergency remains in effect.

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