Flood Protection Resources to Help Residents Reduce their Basement Flood Risk
Flood Protection Resources
Flood Risk Self-Assessment and Custom Report
Home Flood Protection Check-Up
Flood Protection Tips
Flood Protection Best Practices
- Three Steps to Cost-Effective Home Flood Protection
- Three Steps to Cost-Effective Home Flood Protection (Simplified Chinese)
- Three Steps to Cost-Effective Home Flood Protection (Traditional Chinese)
- Top Actions to Reduce Your Risk of Basement Flooding
- Estimated Cost Ranges for Completing Residential Flood Protection Projects
- Water Resistant Building Materials
- Well Safety Before, During and After Emergencies
- A Guide to Operating and Maintaining Your Septic System
- Septic Systems: What to Do After a Flood
- Sources of Home Water Damage and Opportunities to Reduce Risk
Do-it-yourself Checklists
- Basement Flood Protection Checklist
- Seasonal Flood Protection Maintenance Checklist
- Home Flood Protection Checklist for Landlords and Tenants
Resource Links
Instructional Videos
- Three Practical Actions to Reduce Your Risk of Basement Flooding
- Introduction to Reducing Flood Risk
- How to Extend Downspouts
- How to Maintain a Sump Pump
- How to Maintain Backwater Valve
- How to Install a Battery-Operated Backup Sump Pump
- Sewer Back Flow Valve, Stuck
- Best Practices for Maintaining Your Backwater Valve
- How Flood Alarms Work
Flood Protection Subsidies/Grants
Available Canadian Flood Protection Subsidies/Grants
Reducing Mould Risk
Mould Risk Reduction Best Practices
- Guide for Understanding and Fixing Interior Moisture Problems in Housing
- Mold in Housing: Information for First Nation Occupants
Understanding Water Damage Insurance Coverages
Resource Links
- Questions to Ask your Insurance Provider
- Understanding Water Damage Insurance Coverages Infographic
- Self-Help Resources for Understanding Water Damage Insurance Coverages
- Flood Insurance Discounts to Discuss with your Insurance Provider
Emergency Preparedness
Resource Links
- Flood Mitigation Industry Association (FMIA) Flood Prevention Barrier and Product List
- Emergency Flood Preparedness Resources
- Get a Kit
Social Media Campaigns
- Home Flood Protection Social Media Toolkit 2020
- Seasonal Flood Protection Tips – Social Media Campaign