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Spring flood

Gatineau volunteers bag sand, build water barriers and move to higher ground


Sophie Demers

 


The City of Gatineau is preparing for flooding as water levels rise along the Ottawa River. Gatineau has delivered sandbags in key areas throughout the flood zones. 

 

“The situation is changing quickly, but you can rest assured we are monitoring water levels carefully,” said Gatineau Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette. “Gatineau has all the necessary expertise to deal with this type of situation. Our municipal crews are at the ready and hard at work throughout the territory. As a precaution, shoreline property owners are asked to prepare and stay tuned for communications from Gatineau to remain informed about developments.”

What residents need to know: 

 

  • For the most up-to-date information on flooding, resources, and information, residents can refer to Gatineau’s website: gatineau.ca/crue. Updates are also posted on the city’s Facebook page. 
  • Residents can sign up for email updates on the City’s website. 
  • For specific information on water levels and forecasts visit: https://www.ottawariver.ca/
  • Residents affected by the flood must register with the City by calling 311. 
  • For any flood-related questions and resources for specific areas of the city, call 311. 

 

Gatineau encourages residents in flood zones to take precautions by preparing their properties, have an emergency kit ready, and be ready to evacuate if needed. If there are any deformations to walls or floors of a home, the owners should call 911 to report the situation. 

 

For the public wanting to volunteer, neighbourhood organizers are building lists of potential volunteers are being gathered ahead of the peak flooding time. City councillors recommend contacting them directly or calling 311 to register as a volunteer.

 

The City also warns residents to not walk through flooded areas and to never drive on a road that is closed, water may look shallow but be much deeper than drivers anticipate. Over the weekend of April 18-19 vehicles required emergency services in several areas in east Gatineau where water over-took streets.