River flooding: How to protect your home

Last updated May 8, 2024
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How can you protect your home and belongings in case of river flooding? Take steps now to limit potential damage.

Before a flood

When there is a risk of water infiltration

  • Caulk or block doors and windows at ground level (always keep an emergency exit).
  • To prevent water from seeping in, build a sandbag wall or put sandbags at strategic locations. To find out how to build a sandbag wall, see the guide put out by Québec’s Organisation de la sécurité civile. Call 311 to find out about sandbags distributed by your borough.

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