Flood Contingency Planning

ERCA, like all Conservation Authorities, is responsible for monitoring stream flow, lake and river water levels and ice conditions within our watershed, assessing soil saturation levels and when appropriate, disseminating flood warnings to local municipalities and agencies.

We provide advice to municipalities for the preparation of flood contingency plans and assist municipalities during the emergency response process. We have access to and are provided weather information at both the local and international level which allows for timely alerts to be issued in advance to potential floods.

Types of flood messages:

• Flood Safety Bulletin/Advisory - Informs the public and municipalities that ERCA is assessing flood potential.
• Flood Advisory/Alert - Indicates the potential for flooding within specific watercourses or municipalities.
• Flood Warning - Warns that flooding is imminent or is occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities.

Additional Resources

• Sandbagging For Flood Control
• If You Live on the Lake
• Environment Canada Weather Forecast
• Great Lakes Levels and Hydrology

Staff Contact

• Office Hours - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

• Tim Byrne,
  Coordinator of Flood and Erosion Control
  Phone: (519) 776-5209 ext. 350
• Stan Taylor,
  Director of Source Water Protection
  Phone: (519) 776-5209 ext. 354

After Hours:

• Phone: (519) 776-5209 ext. 900