Storm emergency updates and support
Last updated: 26 July 2023 at 4:22 pm
Updates on the July 2023 storm, support and recovery information.
Highlights
Flooding
Safety and support before, during and after a flood.
Emergency Kit Checklist (PDF)
Supplies that you need for at least 72 hours in an emergency.
Emergency and disaster preparedness
Learn what to do before, during and after an emergency.
Financial support
Support for individuals
Disaster financial assistance for residential property owners and tenants – Residential property owners and tenants can apply for disaster financial assistance for damage or loss from the July 2023 floods.
Support for small businesses and non-profits
Disaster financial assistance for non-profits – Non-profits can apply for disaster financial assistance for damage or loss from the July 2023 floods.
Disaster financial assistance for small businesses – Small businesses can apply for disaster financial assistance for damage or loss from the July 2023 floods.
Flooding
If you’re in a flooded area, make sure you have an emergency kit ready, in case an evacuation order is issued. You shouldn’t attempt to shut off electricity if water is present. Also, never cross flooded areas and avoid rivers and streams.
- After a flood
- After a Flood - Carbon Monoxide and Generator Use (PDF)
- After a Flood - Carbon Monoxide and Generator Use: French (PDF)
- After a Flood - Food Safety (PDF)
- After a Flood - Food Safety: French (PDF)
- After a Flood - Infant Feeding (PDF)
- After a Flood - Infant Feeding: French (PDF)
- After a Flood - Sewage (PDF)
- After a Flood - Sewage: French (PDF)
- Floods - Safety Tips (PDF)
- Power Outages - Safety Tips (PDF)
In your community
Each municipality has its own emergency response plan and leads the response for emergency events in their area. Check with your municipality or community for emergency updates and support services.
Mental health resources
Support for mental health and wellbeing is available for children, youth and adults.
Recovery support
Fuel oil tanks
During a flood, tanks can become unstable, unanchored, or damaged, allowing oil to escape. It’s important to take steps to keep everyone safe.
Recovery efforts
Check with your municipality or community to find up-to-date information on recovery support near you.
Road conditions
The Department of Public Works is responding to flooding and washouts on roads and highways. A full assessment of the damage and an estimate for the time it will take to repair can’t be made until after the floodwaters recede.
Check road closures and road conditions.
Well water testing
Flooding can contaminate well water with bacteria and chemicals that can make the water unsafe to drink. People with wells should follow the steps here to make sure their well water is safe if flood waters have impacted their well.
News releases
Latest news releases and announcements: