City of Stratford Conducting Emergency Exercise Oct. 23

On Thursday, October 23, the City of Stratford and community partners will be holding a staged emergency exercise on Romeo Street, near the River Gardens Retirement Residence.

This is only a training exercise, but please be aware that there will be a large presence of emergency personnel in the area, including firefighters, police and paramedics.

As part of the exercise, Romeo Street between Delamere Avenue and Devon Street will be closed from 8:45 – 11 a.m. During that time, Romeo Street between McCarthy Road and Delamere Avenue, and Romeo Street between Ontario Street and Devon Street will be open to local traffic only.

This simulation is designed to test the City’s emergency response plans, and to help practice and prepare for real-life disasters.

Please avoid the area if possible so that the training can be done safely and effectively.