Torrential rains of August 9, 2024
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Post-mortem of the torrential rains of August 9, 2024, presented by the mayor
The mayor will go back over the events, presenting the actions taken by the Town, as well as those it plans to put in place to prepare for other situations like the one experienced this summer.
Conference on “Protecting your residence against climatic hazards”
Hosted by Marcel Roy, technical advisor from JFSA, a firm of consulting engineers specialized in water resources and the environment, this conference will present best practices and effective protection methods (in compliance with the plumbing code) for residents to better protect their property in the event of torrential rains.
Some of the topics that are covered include, but are not limited to:
· Vulnerabilities affecting a residence causing flooding and/or backflow
· The definition of network types in Rosemère
· Plumbing code sections for residential backflow protection
· Review of valve types
· Review of pumping equipment
· Anomalies noted during past inspections
The specialist's Power Point presentation is also available.
- Make sure you have a battery-powered pump;
- Check once a year :
- General condition and age of the pump;
- General condition and age of marine battery;
- Have a back-up pump in case the existing pump stops working;
- Have an alarm that beeps in case the pump doesn't work.
- Ensure permanent access to the valve;
- Examine the valve regularly and remove any debris that could prevent it from working properly.
- Reduce as much as possible the consumption of drinking water that is discharged into the already overloaded network;
- Make sure your equipment is in good working order and have a 2nd back-up pump;
- Remove all valuables from the basement or place them in an elevated position;
- Avoid leaving your home to ensure that your equipment is working properly.
The Town of Rosemère wishes to gather information on the damage caused by the torrential rains of August 9. This will enable residents to inform the Town of their situation, and this information will help the Town in its dealings with the Ministère de la Sécurité publique.
Procedure
Please send the following information by e-mail to info@ville.rosemere.qc.ca
- Subject: Census of flood victims
- First and last name
- Address
- Phone number
- Brief description of damage
Please note that this census does not constitute a claim to the Town.
Notice of claim for material damage
Please send the following information by e-mail to info@ville.rosemere.qc.ca
- Subject: Census of flood victims
- First and last name
- Address
- Phone number
- Brief description of damage
Please note that this census does not constitute a claim to the Town.
Notice of claim for material damage
What to do after a flood?
Contact your home insurance company as soon as possible. For all advice from the Quebec government, click here.
Links on help programs for victims
For all the latest news and advice on the Québec government's disaster compensation program, consult this link.
For advice from the Chambre de l'assurance de dommages in the event of a claim, click here.
What's more, in these uncertain times, a good ear can be the best way to vent the emotions that overwhelm us. Don't hesitate to ask for help from Info-Social, by dialing 811, option 2.
CISSS des Laurentides workers will be in the areas affected by the torrential rains over the next few days. They will be wearing white CISSS vests and carrying identification cards. Don't hesitate to talk to them about your concerns - they are there for you.