Video: Flooding Public Information Session – staff presentation

On November 13, the City of Mississauga held a public information session alongside community partners to help residents prepare for and prevent damage to their homes due to sudden, extreme flooding.

If you were unable to attend the event, the City has now posted a video of a portion of the evening below. Included in the video are:

• Greetings and a message around extreme flooding and rain from Mayor Carolyn Parrish.
• Staff presentation from The City of Mississauga Office of Emergency Management and Stormwater Management Departments around flood preparation, prevention and recovery.

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Presenters on stage at the Living Arts Centre
Left to right: Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Sam Rogers, Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works, Emma Calvert, Director, Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Services, Ben Gallagher, Manager, Office of Emergency Management.

You can watch the video here.

Many community partners were also present during the evening and provided information and assistance to residents on implementing flood safety and prevention measures. The list below provides helpful links that you can visit for more information on how community agencies and organizations can help you:

Flood Preparation, Prevention and Recovery Community Partners

The Region of Peel – Office of Emergency Management
Credit Valley Conservation
Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services
Insurance Bureau of Canada
Toronto Regional Conservation Authority
The City of Mississauga – Office of Emergency Management

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