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A local state of emergency has been lifted for Inverness and Victoria Counties after torrential downpours over the weekend.

“The SOLE was put in place not only to support public safety, but also to enable emergency responders and public works teams the ability to travel swiftly to impacted areas, assess conditions, and support residents,” says the Municipality of the County of Inverness.

But after consultations, they feel it’s safe to lift it.

However, in a statement Tuesday afternoon, the muicipality says the alert does remain in place for Richmond County.

Schools will remain closed, Wednesday, as a result are:

• Felix Marchand Education Centre
• East Richmond Education Centre
• Richmond Education Centre/Academy

More than 200 mm fell in the hardest hit areas September 4 and 5 and a 46-year-old woman died, prompting a state of emergency in areas that were hit hard.

Boil water advisory

Inverness County has issued a boil water advisory, Tuesday evening, for those under the Inverness Water System after a water main break.

You are asked to conserve water and boil it before consumption.