A Special Weather Statement is in Effect 

Please be advised that Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement advising that our area will receive significant rainfall (15 to 25 mm) and mild temperatures from Tuesday to Wednesday night. The rainfall, combined with melting snow, may result in localized flooding in low-lying areas and water pooling.

What can you do to prevent flooding in your home?

• Extend downspouts at least 2 metres from your home to move water away from the building.
• Shovel snow at least 1 to 1.5 metres away from your home’s foundation.
• Put weather protection sealant around basement windows and ground-level doors.
• Keep gutters and nearby storm drains clear of debris and remove debris from water drainage systems such as weeping tile, culverts and ditches. 
• Check your sump pump, backup pump and power supply. Ensure they are all in good working order and not connected in the sanitary sewer system. 
• Raise large appliances in the basement above the potential water level. 
• Find your floor drain and make sure nothing is covering it, such as boxes, furniture or carpet. 
• Learn how to turn off utilities such as electricity and gas in your residence. 
• Determine if there are any special precautions required to safeguard electrical, natural gas, fuel oil or propane heating.

What can you do to protect yourself and your things? 

• Know your insurance policy.
• Make sure your home, vehicle, business and belongings are protected. 
• Collect any important documents such as passports, birth certificates, banking information, insurance papers and store them safely above ground level or in waterproof containers. 
• Have an evacuation plan for you, your family and your pets .
• Develop a buddy system: coordinate with a neighbour, friend, or relative to ensure someone is available to care for or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so.
• Build a 72-hour emergency kit for you, your family and pets.

For more information on how to protect your home, please visit our emergency management page or the Ontario Emergency Management Page related to flooding at www.ontario.ca/floods.

Please contact the Infrastructure department if your culvert is backed up or if you are experiencing flooding on the road.

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