{"id":135951,"date":"2026-04-17T23:26:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T03:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/editionap.ca\/?p=135951"},"modified":"2026-04-17T23:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T03:26:45","slug":"city-preparing-for-possible-flooding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/editionap.ca\/en\/actualites\/city-preparing-for-possible-flooding\/","title":{"rendered":"City preparing for possible flooding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>A flood watch has been issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Residents in flood-prone and low-lying areas are advised to prepare for potential flooding as water levels and flows are projected to exceed minor flood thresholds over the weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of Clarence-Rockland has activated its\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarence-rockland.com\/en\/alerts\/flood-preparedness-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flood Management Guide<\/a>\u00a0and its Emergency Management Team is currently\u00a0preparing sandbag filling stations\u00a0to support local protection efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three sandbag filling locations have been designated to assist residents who need them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0Voisine Road \u2013 near the road entrance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pago Road \u2013 vacant lot near civic number 450<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wilson Road \u2013 vacant lot near civic number 243<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sand is available on site, along with a container filled with tools and supplies needed to fill sandbags.<br>Practical tips and an emergency contact number are clearly posted at each location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended Precautions for Residents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents in areas historically susceptible to flooding should take the following steps:\u00a0City of Clarence-Rockland\u00a0+2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sump Pumps<\/strong>: Ensure they are clear, in good working condition, and equipped with a backwater valve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Backup Power<\/strong>: Have easy access to a portable backup generator and pump.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drainage<\/strong>: Clear downspouts (ensuring outlets are at least 3m from the dwelling) and driveway culverts of debris.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure Property<\/strong>: Secure or move any items that might float away as water levels rise.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A flood watch has been issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River. Residents in flood-prone and low-lying areas are advised to prepare for potential flooding as water levels and flows are projected to exceed minor flood thresholds over the weekend. 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