Flood Safety

Updated April 15/20

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. Reduce your risk of illness:

• Keep a two metre distance from others when sandbagging
• Clean/disinfect common surfaces (like shovel handle) before touching
• Follow advice/direction of municipal staff if picking up sandbags at a municipal depot

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.

Resources

Local Conservation Authorities

• Ganaraska Region Conservation
• Kawartha Conservation
• Lower Trent Conservation

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