The central part of New Hamburg lies on land that is prone to flooding - the floodplain - and high water has always been a part of life in our community. There are limits to what can be done to prevent flooding. However there are steps that can be taken to manage the risk that floods pose to people and property. The Waterloo Regional Police Service, the Township of Wilmot and the Grand River Conservation authority work together to warn residents about floods, to help you prepare for flooding and to keep people safe when flooding occurs.
- Preparing for Flooding
- Three Steps to Cost Effective Basement Flood Protection
- Grand River Flood Warning System
- Province of Ontario on Flooding and Safety Tips
- How To Sandbag Your Home
- How to fill sandbags and build a sandbag wall (video)
- Where to place sandbags around your home (video)
- Sign up for emergency notifications (including flooding) from Alert Waterloo
Flood Information Submission
Residents impacted by flooding can submit information to the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program. For additional information and/or questions contact the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
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