A state of emergency has been declared in Chatham-Kent. The Thames River dike has failed in multiple locations around Poppe Road and Buchanan Line in Tilbury, according to a release from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Emergency officials: 'serious situation'Chris Case, operations chief for Chatham-Kent emergency and fire services said overnight the ice shifted and water levels dropped. Declaring a state of emergency shows the public it's a serious issue, said Chatham-Kent communications officer Jim Blake. WATCH: Chatham-Kent Mayor Darren Canniff declares a state of emergency for the municipalityState of emergency a 'precaution'In the event things get worse and the dike is fully breached, emergency officials will assess if evacuation is necessary.

Source: CBC News February 08, 2019 14:26 UTC