Sandbags offered to Lakeshore residents worried about flooding

As Windsor and Tecumseh continue to deal flooding and rainfall, surrounding municipalities like Lakeshore are taking precautionary measures to help keep flooding under control.

Lakeshore reported that systems are clear and working to their capacity.

Crews have also been regularly checking that pumps are working properly and that levels are dropping. But the city is recommending residents to check their pumps at home as well.

Ministry officials are assessing the flood damage for the city to determine whether or not to initiate the Disaster Recovery Assistance Program. A program that assists homeowners, tenants, small businesses and farmers recover from damage after a natural disaster in areas where insurance coverage is not available.

However, Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), which has been in regular contact with the city, has been monitoring water levels on municipal rivers such as Puce and Pike Creek. They say there are no additional threats of flooding to these rivers.

But the city will provide sand and sandbags for homeowners who want to be on the safe side at no cost. They can be picked up today and this weekend at the Centennial Park parking lot.

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Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Windsor, and the towns of Lakeshore and Tecumseh. A flood warning is also in effect for the municipalities.