Flooding

none at this time

• Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority
• Lanark Leeds and Grenville Health Unit
• Government of Ontario: Floods
• International Joint Commission 

At certain times, sandbags can be picked up at:

1. Lansdowne Public Works building, 1233 Prince St., Lansdowne
2. Lyndhurst Public Works building, 312 Lyndhurst Rd, Lyndhurst

Sand and sandbags are available on a self-serve basis. Please bring your own shovel. Gloves and appropriate footwear are required. 

During a pandemic, the Township reminds residents that social distancing requirements help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please maintain a distance of 2 metres/6.5 feet from one another when filling up sandbags and ensure there are no more than 5 people using the site at a time.

After the flooding event, empty sand bags can be taken to the Township Waste Sites and disposed of free of charge. 

Tips for Packing Sandbags

• Any material can be used to fill the bags, sand is the easiest to use and work with.
• Fill bags ½ or ²/₃ full
• Only use the ties if packaging for travel
• Stagger the bags, no continuous joints within the wall.
• Bend knees, be careful using your back
• The individual(s) packing and holding the bag should remain seated to prevent injury. 
• Dry feet
• Do not reuse sand from other used bag, due to expose of chemicals and bacteria

How to fill and stack sandbags (video)

• use your 72-hour survival kit
• use caution on all roads
• use life jackets in and around areas of water
• Ensure the safety of yourself, family members and pets

• Boaters need to drive with caution due to floating debris
• Boaters need to drive slowly near land (create no wake) so that wave action does not cause further damage to property. 
• The Ontario Provincial Police patrol lakes and rivers to ensure safe boating practices are being followed.  

• After the Flood
• Health Unit - Flooding Preparedness and Response
• Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority
• Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
• Government of Ontario: Floods
• Red Cross - Guide to Flood Recovery
• Generic Sand Bagging Tips
• Sandbag Dike Construction