Torrential rains of August 9, 2024
August 27 Update
Special collection
We would like to inform disaster victims that
the special debris collection is continuing and will be completed in the Town
on Thursday, August 29. If you still have debris to dispose of after
this date, please bring it to the Ecocentre, where it will be accepted free of
charge.
Ecocentre schedule
- Tuesday through
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. to noon
- Monday: closed
For all relevant information regarding this situation, please consult the following sections:
Renovation permit application
Starting Tuesday, August 20 and until further notice, disaster victims can apply free of charge to our Urban Planning Department for a renovation permit.
To avoid additional delays and ensure that your permit application is processed, please consult the Free residential and commercial renovation permit application process - torrential rains of August 9, 2024.
- Make sure you have a battery-powered pump;
- Check once a year :
- General condition and age of the pump;
- General condition and age of marine battery;
- Have a back-up pump in case the existing pump stops working;
- Have an alarm that beeps in case the pump doesn't work.
- Ensure permanent access to the valve;
- Examine the valve regularly and remove any debris that could prevent it from working properly.
- Reduce as much as possible the consumption of drinking water that is discharged into the already overloaded network;
- Make sure your equipment is in good working order and have a 2nd back-up pump;
- Remove all valuables from the basement or place them in an elevated position;
- Avoid leaving your home to ensure that your equipment is working properly.
The Town of Rosemère wishes to gather information on the damage caused by the torrential rains of August 9. This will enable residents to inform the Town of their situation, and this information will help the Town in its dealings with the Ministère de la Sécurité publique.
Procedure
Please send the following information by e-mail to info@ville.rosemere.qc.ca
- Subject: Census of flood victims
- First and last name
- Address
- Phone number
- Brief description of damage
Please note that this census does not constitute a claim to the Town.
Notice of claim for material damage
Please send the following information by e-mail to info@ville.rosemere.qc.ca
- Subject: Census of flood victims
- First and last name
- Address
- Phone number
- Brief description of damage
Please note that this census does not constitute a claim to the Town.
Notice of claim for material damage
What to do after a flood?
Contact your home insurance company as soon as possible. For all advice from the Quebec government, click here.
Links on help programs for victims
For all the latest news and advice on the Québec government's disaster compensation program, consult this link.
For advice from the Chambre de l'assurance de dommages in the event of a claim, click here.
What's more, in these uncertain times, a good ear can be the best way to vent the emotions that overwhelm us. Don't hesitate to ask for help from Info-Social, by dialing 811, option 2.
CISSS des Laurentides workers will be in the areas affected by the torrential rains over the next few days. They will be wearing white CISSS vests and carrying identification cards. Don't hesitate to talk to them about your concerns - they are there for you.
What’s happening
- Shoreline Clean-up Drive
- Safe use of electrical scooters
- Strategic plan
- Rosemère in Bloom
- Residential Swimming Pool Safety Regulation