FLOOD PROTECTION INFORMATION  FOR YOUR HOME 

Flood Protection Resources to Help Residents Reduce their Basement Flood Risk

The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation offers a number of resources to help residents to reduce their risk of experiencing a basement flood. Additionally, many municipalities and insurance providers offer subsidies or discounts to residents who take actions to reduce their flood risk. Reach out to your municipality or insurance provider for additional information.

Flood Protection Resources

Flood Risk Self-Assessment and Custom Report

Home Flood Protection Check-Up

• Home Flood Protection Check-Up

Flood Protection Tips 

Flood Protection Best Practices

• Three Steps to Cost-Effective Home Flood Protection
• Three Steps to Cost-Effective Home Flood Protection (Simplified Chinese)
• Three Steps to Cost-Effective Home Flood Protection (Traditional Chinese)
• Top Actions to Reduce Your Risk of Basement Flooding 
• Estimated Cost Ranges for Completing Residential Flood Protection Projects 
• Water Resistant Building Materials
• Well Safety Before, During and After Emergencies
• A Guide to Operating and Maintaining Your Septic System
• Septic Systems: What to Do After a Flood
• Sources of Home Water Damage and Opportunities to Reduce Risk

Do-it-yourself Checklists

• Basement Flood Protection Checklist
• Seasonal Flood Protection Maintenance Checklist
• Home Flood Protection Checklist for Landlords and Tenants

Resource Links

• Self-Help Flood Protection Resources Inside and Outside the Home

Instructional Videos

• Three Practical Actions to Reduce Your Risk of Basement Flooding 
• Introduction to Reducing Flood Risk
• How to Extend Downspouts
• How to Maintain a Sump Pump
• How to Maintain Backwater Valve 
• How to Install a Battery-Operated Backup Sump Pump
• Sewer Back Flow Valve, Stuck
• Best Practices for Maintaining Your Backwater Valve 
• How Flood Alarms Work

Flood Protection Subsidies/Grants

Available Canadian Flood Protection Subsidies/Grants

• Canadian Provincial and Municipal Flood Protection Subsidy/Grant Programs

Reducing Mould Risk

Mould Risk Reduction Best Practices

• Guide for Understanding and Fixing Interior Moisture Problems in Housing 
• Mold in Housing: Information for First Nation Occupants

Understanding Water Damage Insurance Coverages

Resource Links

• Questions to Ask your Insurance Provider
• Understanding Water Damage Insurance Coverages Infographic
• Self-Help Resources for Understanding Water Damage Insurance Coverages
• Flood Insurance Discounts to Discuss with your Insurance Provider

Emergency Preparedness 

Resource Links

• Flood Mitigation Industry Association (FMIA) Flood Prevention Barrier and Product List
• Emergency Flood Preparedness Resources
• Get a Kit 

Social Media Campaigns

• Home Flood Protection Social Media Toolkit 2020 
• Seasonal Flood Protection Tips – Social Media Campaign

Flood Protection Assessment Reference Materials

• Home Flood Protection Program Best Practice Summary
• Sample Home Flood Protection Assessment Report