Resources for patients with residential flooding
To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Date: July 13, 2026
From: Dr. Emil Prikryl, Associate Medical Officer of Health
Subject: Resources for patients with residential flooding
Dear Colleagues,
As you may be aware, recent flooding in Ottawa has impacted a number of homes and businesses. As a result, you may have patients coming to your clinic with flood-related questions or concerns.
The following resources may be helpful for you and your patients:
- City of Ottawa: Additional resources and Information for residents affected by the July 1 extreme weather event
- Municipal resources and updates regarding flooding of Spring 2026
- Health Canada: Guide to addressing moisture and mould indoors
- Provides information regarding health effects of moisture and mould indoors, guidance on appropriate personal protective equipment use, and outlines steps for identification and cleaning up of mould
- Ottawa Public Health: Residential Flooding
- Includes updates regarding residential flooding in Ottawa, measures to take during floods (e.g. infection control and prevention measures, ensuring safe drinking water for private well users), and recovery measures to take after flooding, including safe food handling practices
- City of Ottawa: Basement Flooding
- Offers resources to report basement flooding, advice regarding prevention of basement flooding, municipal resources relevant to those affected by basement flooding.