A virtual public meeting took place on October 7, 2026, to provide residents of Willowdale with an opportunity to learn about basement flooding risks, the City’s work to reduce flooding and steps to help protect your home.
During heavy rainfall, sewers, roads, rivers and streams can become overwhelmed. When this happens, the risk of basement flooding increases. The City is working to improve its complex system of underground pipes, sewers and catch basins to help reduce flooding risks. However, municipal infrastructure alone cannot completely protect homes from basement flooding. Homeowners also play an important role in protecting their property.
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The meeting included a presentation by City staff followed by a Question and Answer period.