State of emergency lifted in Chatsworth

A flooded Highway 6 is seen in Williamsford, Ont., on Friday, April 1, 2016. (Scott Miller / CTV London)

A state of emergency has been lifted in the Township of Chatsworth.

On Monday, the township decided to lift the state of emergency, as flood waters being to recede.

It comes two days after the province announced the township qualified for disaster relief. The township now has 120 days to submit all their information to Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

In Williamsford – one of the hardest hit areas in Chatsworth – community members and volunteers are busy cleaning up.

About 20 homes and two businesses were flooded out in Williamsford. At least one home will have to be torn down.

The local branch of the Bank of Montreal is accepting donations to help people affected by the flooding.

Bottled water is still being handed out, along with water sample kits.

Town officials are still requesting residents test their water as a precaution.