Residents living in Cumberland and Clarence-Rockland are taking precautionary measures, filling sandbags and preparing for the potential of flooding along the Ottawa River.
“We’re bypassing one of our underground sump pump pipes,” she said. “It actually helps when you’re not at home, at work and one of your neighbours, a nice neighbour, can look to see if your sump pump is functioning.”
“We live in a flood plain and we know there is a potential hazard that can come every year,” said Lavergne. After the 2019 floods, Bhatt installed several sump pumps. He remains cautiously optimistic despite the rising water levels. According to Environment Canada, the Clarence-Rockland area is expected to see 10-20 millimetres of rainfall over the next few days. This could affect several streets, lawns and houses in low-lying areas.
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