Some scenes from the intense flooding #OttawaOPP<\/a> members are seeing along #Hwy417<\/a>. Holly Acres Rd, Moodie Drive, Woodroffe. \u2014 OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) July 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Between July 2 and July 13, crews mobilized by the city to gather debris collected over 2,500 tonnes of debris. In addition to flooding, the event also caused damage to powerlines and other city infrastructure.<\/p>\n In the month since the weather event, the City of Ottawa has partnered with a variety of non-governmental organizations to help aid cleanup and rehoming efforts, including fundraising.<\/p>\n Canadian Red Cross<\/p>\n On July 16, the Canadian Red Cross began a donation fund specifically focused on helping residents who needed temporary shelter accommodations while insurance claims are processed on their damaged property. In addition to supporting those already affected, Red Cross says in a release that funding will go towards programs to improve \u201ccommunity preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Ottawa and the surrounding area.\u201d <\/p>\n You can donate to the Canadian Red Cross at their secure donation portal.<\/a><\/p>\n Samaritan\u2019s Purse Canada<\/p>\n Ottawa has also partnered with Samaritan\u2019s Purse Canada, an organization that coordinates volunteer recovery efforts. According to the release, the group\u2019s focus through the month has been to remove materials from basements that were damaged as a result of the July 1 flooding, for those who are unable to do so.<\/p>\n Those looking to volunteer with Samaritan\u2019s Purse Canada can do so at the City of Ottawa\u2019s volunteer opportunities portal.<\/a><\/p>\n Recovery Information Sessions<\/p>\n For those looking to better understand topics related to the weather event, its recovery process, and future prevention efforts, the city has also begun a series of recovery information sessions. The first of these sessions was held at Ben Franklin Place on July 24.<\/p>\n The city says support staff, including those from the Canadian Red Cross, will be at these meetings to educate on and provide support for topics including:<\/p>\n \u2013 Information on counselling and wellness supports There are two remaining information sessions in the month of July. They will take place on:<\/p>\n \u2013 Tuesday, July 28 at Ben Franklin Place, second floor, 101 Centrepointe Drive, from 2 to 6 pm More information on the information sessions can be found on the City of Ottawa\u2019s website.<\/a><\/p>\n \t\tKeep it Factual<\/p>\n Add CityNews Ottawa as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.<\/p>\n
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Quelques images des inondations importantes que les agents de la OPP d’Ottawa constatent le long de l’Autoroute417. Holly Acres Rd, Moodie Drive,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/wnrFsHmrfS<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2013 Health and safety when cleaning flooded homes
\u2013 Insurance and case management experts
\u2013 Residential Protective Plumbing and Compassionate Grant programs
\u2013 Building code and permitting process
\u2013 Financial assistance and grant programs
\u2013 Waste disposal<\/p>\n
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\u2013 Thursday, July 30 at Ben Franklin Place, second floor, 101 Centrepointe Drive, from 2 to 6 pm<\/p>\n
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