Despite numerous preventive interventions by our teams, who worked day and night to secure the public domain, notably by installing industrial pumps in key locations, clearing catch basins and installing watertight balloons in rainwater outfalls, Mother Nature had the last word. 

Like everyone else in Montreal and the surrounding area, we were able to see for ourselves that this extraordinary phenomenon put a severe strain on our water systems, which are not designed to withstand such heavy rainfall for long periods of time.

Current situation

The Borough is mobilized and carrying out various work such as clearing catch basins, cleaning streets and collect broken trees and branches. The priority is to secure public roads and spaces, and decontaminate municipal buildings that have also been flooded.

Given the extent of the damage to our public spaces, recovery and clean-up operations will take several weeks. We remind you that the Borough cannot intervene on private property.

Temporary closure of the Versailles swimming pool

The Versailles municipal swimming pool is temporarily closed until further notice, as the facilities and building have been flooded. Clean-up and decontamination work will take a few days. Please note that all scheduled aquatic activities have been cancelled. We will communicate again to inform you of the reopening. 

Debris and materials collection

We are currently assessing the possibilities with our supplier to increase the quantity of residual material collections on the territory. Any further information on this subject will be shared on our platforms as soon as possible. 

We invite you to check with your insurer to see if it is possible for you to rent a waste container in order to be autonomous in your clean-up. 

You can also visit the Saint-Laurent ecocenter during opening hours to bring in your waste.

What to do after a flood?

If your property has suffered water damage, regardless of the type of infiltration, please follow these instructions, which are the same for all impacted citizens across the province : 

• Take photos and videos of the damage to make it easier to deal with your insurer. 
• Contact your insurer as soon as possible and follow the instructions for compensation. 
• There's no need to call the city to give us your address. Since the floods affected the entire territory, a precise register is not required. 
• Do not restore electricity until a professional has thoroughly checked the circuits. 
• To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, do not use motor pumps, generators or other fuel-burning equipment (propane, gasoline, diesel) inside your home. 

Read this article for more tips 

Volunteer help

Pierrefonds-Roxboro Borough Council members are coordinating a volunteer effort. Volunteers are needed to go to the homes of impacted residents who need help removing materials, such as furniture, from their basements, and bring them to the curb for eventual pickup by the City. 

To offer or obtain help, send an e-mail to: [email protected]

"I would like to convey my sincere thoughts of resilience to the residents who have suffered flooding. We are once again affected by this situation and I would like to appeal to the spirit of solidarity between neighbors! Following the devastating effect of yesterday's storm and the countless homes flooded by this extreme weather phenomenon, Borough Council is currently coordinating a volunteer effort."