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Photo of watercourse with melting ice and the text '2024 Flood Season Information'

The winter of 2023-24 is quickly coming to an end, and the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, along with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) are monitoring for potential spring flooding.

If you own property or live in a floodplain, or areas prone to flooding, here are some steps you can take to prepare your property for a flood:

  • Ensuring sump pump is clear, in good working condition and has a backwater valve
  • Ensuring easy access to a portable backup generator and pump
  • Ensuring downspouts are clear and the outlet is at least 3 metres from the dwelling
  • Securing items that might float away as flows increase
  • Removing valuable items from basements or lower floors that could be subject to flooding
  • Keeping emergency phone numbers handy
  • Familiarizing yourself with your Municipality’s Emergency Preparedness Plan - https://www.mississippimills.ca/en/municipal-services/emergency-preparedness.aspx  
  • Consulting your electricity and fuel suppliers (oil, natural gas, propane) for instructions on how to safely shut down and protect furnaces and other equipment, and the steps that need to be taken after a flood before restarting equipment
  • Consulting your property insurer about steps you should take if your property is flooded
  • Plan and practice an evacuation route with your family
  • Pack an emergency kit that can be accessed easily and carried quickly in case of evacuation; include any necessary medication, blankets, extra clothing, flashlights, water and non-perishable food

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