UPDATED: Residents eye rising waters as Legault says new approach needed to flood relief
In Rigaud, about 70 kilometres west of Montreal, naval reservists used flat-bottomed Zodiac boats to survey the situation in low-lying areas, where the river had spilled across roads and blocked access to all but the largest of Canadian Forces vehicles.
While the river appeared to have risen by about 15 centimetres in the last 24 hours, he said most people didn't appear panicked, and the situation remained under control. Gatineau Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin said some neighbourhoods might merit the investment to protect them from the increased risk of flooding. In cases where that is not possible, he questioned whether the current compensation offer would be enough to incite people to move.
This time, he said he felt more mentally prepared after having sent his three large dogs away and moved his valuable equipment to higher ground. He said his home would be safe from flooding this year as long as the water doesn't rise more than another foot."People who have been here 30 or 40 years can't leave. It's their home," he said. He said people are getting better at protecting themselves from flooding and are attached to their homes.
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