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High-Water and Flooding

Spring melt means inland lakes and streams can expect high flows, unsafe banks, and other factors that could pose dangerous conditions for anglers, canoeists, pets, etc.  

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

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)

 What to do during Flooding of High-water Periods
  • 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
 Reminder to Boaters
  • 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.  
 Additional Resources
  • After the Flood
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  • Generic Sand Bagging Tips
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