Severe Rain & Wind

If severe rain and wind events are forecast:

Clean up leaves and yard waste that are piled up in ditches, sidewalks and catch basins in front of your home.
If you see large debris on the roadway please call 905.477.5530 to have City workers remove and dispose of it in a safe manner.
Clean out your eaves troughs.
Keep children and pets away from flooded areas or high-level waterways.
Drive with extra caution during heavy rain.
In the event of high winds, take extra care to secure your waste items at the curb on collection day.
As a precaution, identify potential home hazards and know how to secure or protect them before a flood may occur. Be prepared to turn off electrical power when there’s standing water.
Turn off gas and water supplies before you evacuate.
If you experience basement flooding, call 905.477.5530 so the incident can be recorded. Take note whether the flooding is a result of a sewer surcharge or surface flooding.

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