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UPDATE AND INFORMATION NOTICE ON OTTAWA RIVER FLOODING - UPDATED ON MAY 22, 2026
The Township also wanted to take this opportunity to reinforce some messaging and provide information on flooding supports.
Collection Disruption for Sullivan Point Road and Gull Road - UPDATED
Normal curbside waste collection, including large item collection will resume for the week of May 25th for Sullivan Point Road and Gull Road residents. Please refrain from putting sandbags at curb, additional messaging will be issued in the coming weeks about sandbag disposal.
Please share this message with neighbours in the affected area. Thank you for your cooperation.
Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board
The message posted on May 21, 2026 on the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board (ORRPB) website states:
"Water levels and flows along the main stem of the Ottawa River are stabilizing or increasing slightly following recent rainfall. Over the next few days, levels and flows should decline gradually or start stabilizing depending on locations. With no major precipitation in sight, water levels and flows are expected to decline more rapidly starting next week. However, over the next two weeks, conditions are expected to remain above average for this time of year at all locations due to the large volumes of water still coming from the north. This will be the last daily River Conditions Forecast message for the 2026 spring freshet; this service will be replaced with a weekly forecast, updated every Tuesday."
Visit www.ottawariver.ca or call you can call 1-888-621-0059 to hear a recorded message describing the river conditions forecast.
Sand Bags
The Township continues to stock the sandbag depot at George Matheson Park located at 630 Forest Park Road, Laurentian Valley ON. Sand and sandbags are provided and at times prefilled sandbags may be available. If new depots are set up for more localized locations they will also be identified on Municipal 511 www.municipal511.ca Residents should continue to check the Township website and Facebook page for additional information/updates.
Staff continue to monitor the sandbag and sand supply at the depot, however if residents notice that supplies are needed on weekends and evenings there are after hours emergency phone numbers that residents can use that will be directed to a Public Works Staff member. The numbers are 613-735-6070 or 1-855-539-7611. During regular office hours Monday to Friday from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm residents can call 613-735-6291 and initially speak to public works.
Sandbagging tips as well as additional information related to flood preparedness is available on the Township website.
Preparedness
Remember, it is important to plan ahead and prepare to make sure you are safe during a flood event or any emergency by preparing your emergency kits and reviewing the tip sheets with safety information related to sandbagging, electricity, well safety, flooded septic systems and checklists for emergency kits.
After the experiences of many municipalities in Renfrew County, including the Township of Laurentian Valley, the County of Renfrew Emergency Services has compiled information and best practices into a "Flood Preparation and Recovery Document". This is a great resource to review for information on what to do ahead of time to make sure you are prepared in the event of a flood and also what to do afterwards if your property has been impacted by a flooding. You can view this document or download and print a copy of the document from the Township website or the County of Renfrew website.
Additional information on flood safety is available on the Township website or by contacting the Township office at 613-735-6291 or following the Township’s facebook page for information.
Sandbag Removal
Additional messaging will be issued in coming weeks related to sandbag disposal in keeping with the Township flood response level of service policy. Please refrain from putting sandbags at the curb until this messaging comes out.
Water Well Safety and Septic Systems After a Flood
Additional information is also available from the Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) about what to do to ensure your well water is safe to drink after a flood, and as tips for your septic system. Information is available on their website at www.rcdhu.com Once conditions are suitable for testing, you can pick up well water testing bottles from the RCDHU or from the Township Office at 460 Witt Road during regular office hours.
Red Cross Clean-up Kits
The Township has free Red Cross clean-up kits available for pick-up during regular office hours at the Township office for use by residents impacted by the flooding.
Stay safe and for more information contact:
Lauree J. Armstrong, CEMC (Community Emergency Management Coordinator)
larmstrong@lvtownship.ca
613-735-6291 ext. 203
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