Flood Safety

Floods are the most common natural hazard in Canada. Protect yourself from flooding. Know what to do before, during and after a flood. 

Keep COVID-19 in mind, even during a flood emergency. Follow any advice/direction of municipal staff if picking up sandbags at a municipal depot and continue to take precautions to reduce your risk of illness.

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Flood Factsheets

For further help, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 5006.

You should check with your local municipality about flood preparations, including the availability of sandbags. If you are experiencing an immediate flood emergency, call your local municipality or 911.

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Resources

Local Conservation Authorities

• Ganaraska Region Conservation
• Kawartha Conservation
• Lower Trent Conservation
• Otonabee Conservation

Water Levels on Area Lakes and Waterways

• Trent-Severn Waterway – Water Levels
• Parks Canada – Water Levels

Ontario Government

• Flood Forecasting and Warning Program
• Dealing With Floods Before, During and After
• Emergency Management Ontario

Government of Canada

• Flood Ready
• Get Prepared

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health

• Finding Safe Drinking Water in an Emergecy