FLOODING INFORMATION

Floods are the most frequent natural hazard in Canada and the most dangerous in Ontario in terms of property damage, civil disruption and even death. Floods are typically caused by seasonal melting snow, ice jams, heavy spring rains and summer thunderstorms. Flash flooding is often caused by violent rain storms or breaking dams, and usually occurs with little or no advance warning. When you are building your family emergency plan review and discuss the safety tips related to flooding with your entire household to make sure everyone understands what to do.

Look under the other pages under Flooding Information to find tipsheets and links to other websites with information and tips for what to do in the event of flood.

Spring Freshet Update from the Township of Laurentian Valley issued April 8 2020

MNRF Issues Water Conditions Statement - Water Safety Notice for the Ottawa River within Renfrew County issued on April 29th 2020

Message from the Mayor and Council - Laurentian Valley Flooding Event Response Service Level Policy

TOWNSHIP OF LAURENTIAN VALLEY FLOODING EVENT RESPONSE LEVEL OF SERVICE POLICY

April 9, 2020 Press Release from the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board - EXPECTING MINOR FLOODING ON THE OTTAWA RIVER (Fort-Coulonge to the Montreal Region)

After the Flood and Mental Health Support

Presentations from June 22 and June 23 2019 Public Meetings on 2019 Ottawa River Flooding

Renfrew County and District Health Unit - Flood Resources Fact Sheets

Please find attached fact sheets that pertain to the flooding from the Renfrew County District Health Unit.

Private Well Disinfection Instructions
What you should know about flooded septic systems
Responding to Stressful Events
Caring for your water well during and after a flood
Food Safety During Emergencies
Had Washing in Emergency Situations
Staying Safe During a Flood

Renfrew County and District Health Unit Media Release on April 26, 2019 - Reminder to make sure your drinking water well is safe before using in flooded areas

Sandbagging Tips

To minimize flood water damage, sandbagging is one of the most versatile flood fighting tools. It is a simple, effective way to prevent or reduce flood water damage.

Click the headed to read some tips on sandbagging.

Flood Preparation and Recovery Document Prepared by the County of Renfrew Emergency Services - 2019

Coping with Concerns and Stress after a Flood

Electrical Safety and Flooding

Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarions Program (DRAO) Information - Program Activated by the Province for Laurentian Valley

Ottawa River Water Level Information - Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board New Website

Renfrew County & District Health Unit Emergency Preparedness Information

Cleaning Up After a Flood

Water Testing Services for Private Wells Provided by Renfrew County and District Health Unit

Best Management Practices for your Well

Caring for your Water Well After a Flood

Information on Flooding from Emergency Management Ontario