2026 OTTAWA RIVER FLOOD
Flooding is not yet expected to reach 2023 levels; some properties will still be affected.
Please email us at flood@westcarletonrelief.ca if you need help understanding your risk.
Historic High Water Levels View from Ottawa River and MVA website for forecasting
at Britannia:
2017 Peak-60.44 | 2019 Peak-60.68 | 2023 Peak-60.35
at Arnprior:
2017 Peak-75.95 | 2019 Peak-76.28 2023 Peak-75.8
VOLUNTEERS
Sandbag Filling Stations are Open
​We are looking for volunteers to fill sand bags and help in other tasks. Please sign up today!​
If you are interested in helping to fill sandbags please view our sandbag filling station map and head to the nearest location. Shovels will be supplied but please bring food and water and dress for the weather.
Open Map for Sandbag Locations
Sandbag Filling Volunteers​
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Green Star: Sandbag Filling Station
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Sandbag Delivery Volunteers
Drop filled bag to:
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Red Priority 1 Location for Filled Sandbag
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Yellow Priority 2 Location for Filled Sandbag
Please drop bags in access lanes near the road DO NOT BLACK ACCESS OR ROAD WAY.
Please reach out to flood@westcarletonrelief.ca for more information before you deliver.
DONATE TO HELP FLOOD VICTIMS
West Carleton Disaster Relief is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting West Carleton residents when disaster strikes. Please consider donating to help us assist families during this flood. All donations are use to support the volunteer response and residents during active flooding and through to recovery.
Business sponsors are welcome email donate@westcarletonrelief.ca
AVAILABLE SERVICE
West Carleton Disaster Relief is here to connect you to all available services.
Showers: The Constance Bay Community Centre has a shower available. If you need to assess the shower outside of the community centre open times (8am-8pm) please contact flood@westcarletonrelief.ca and and we will you get a temporary pass for the showers.
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Portable Washrooms: If your septic is compromised please call 311 to report. The city is attempting to provide portable washroom at access lanes near properties that are affected.
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Well Water Testing: Pick Up Wednesday's at 11am at the Constance Bay Community Centre, 272 Len Purcell Drive.
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Food: West Carleton Food Access Centre: 613-832-5685 / wcfoodaid@gmail.com, please call or email for anything you need and to arrange a pick up time.​
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Free Clothing Store: The ReSource Rack, 5670 Carp Road
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Insurance Issues: Insurance Bureau of Canada:
Questions & Complaints; 1-844-227-5422
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Councilor: Clarke Kelly's: Clarke.Kelly@ottawa.ca
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarian's (DRAO): 1-844-780-8925 (Not Currently Available)
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Utilities:
Enbridge Gas - 613-748-6890
Electrical Safety Authority - 1-877-372-7233 / esasafe.com
Hydro One - 613-748-6890 / customercommunications@hydroone.com / hydroone.com
PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES TO CONSIDER
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