Dear Neighbours,
Just a brief update to let you know that the City of Ottawa has organized a public meeting for TOMORROW, July 12, 1-5 at Ben Franklin Place.
Staff from several departments will be in attendance to make a presentation and answer questions.
Details are below. There will other sessions in other areas in the near future, in case you can't make this first one.
Thinking of you, always.
Laine
In addition to the community information hubs already in place for residents who were impacted by the extreme weather event on Wednesday, July 1, the City will be hosting several community briefing and information sessions.
The first community briefing and information session will be held on Sunday, July 12 in the main entrance of Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, from 1 to 5 pm. All residents impacted by the storm are welcome to drop by during those hours.
City staff and its partners will be present at information booths to support the community by answering any questions on various topics and providing support related to the extreme weather event and response, including:
Note: additional sessions will be announced soon. New details will continue to be updated on ottawa.ca and through our social media channels.
Getting to Ben Franklin Place
Ben Franklin Place is situated beside the Centrepointe Library and Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe. It is a short walk from Baseline Station. Visit the OC Transpo Travel Planner for more information. There is also plenty of free public parking on-site.
If you are unable to take conventional transit (buses and O-Train), Para Transpo is available between 6 am and midnight.
For those unable to attend an information session, community information hubs are open in multiple locations and contain pamphlets with useful information. Details on the community information hubs and other extreme weather-related information and resources can be found online on the extreme weather event webpage.
The General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services has issued a detailed memo today about the floods. She details some of the causes, the impacts ward by ward, and how the City has responded.
She also talks about the investigation and analysis that are being done over the next months, and a commitment to action. It's worth reading!
Call, write, and stay up to date
As City Councillor, my team and I can help you with issues that fall within the municipal areas of responsibility: local traffic calming; infrastructure like sidewalks, roads, and bike lanes; municipal tax statements; some social services; parks and recreation; and more. Please note that I cannot help you with parking tickets or other provincial infractions - to attempt to do so is illegal.
Here's how to stay up to date on College Ward news and events, and to contact me:
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: college-ward.ca
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Dear Neighbours,
How are you holding up? I know what a long, long ordeal this has been - hauling out your personal belongings for disposal, attempting to dry out and prevent mold, negotiating with insurance and contractors. It's a lot of stress and I hope you're looking after yourselves, too.
Help is available. I've told you that the City is bringing the Canadian Red Cross in to assist residents with navigating the various programs that can help with funding. Below, you'll find more details about the Red Cross and how to access their services.
I've also included information about asbestos, garbage pickup, and other updates.
As always, please share these notes with neighbours, friends, and family who might be able to use the info.
Thinking of you, College Ward!
Warm regards,
Laine
Dear Neighbours,
I've just come from this morning's meeting of Ottawa City Council, where we discussed the recent flooding and what actions we will take to support residents.
There were several motions, many of which I moved or seconded. There were some Inquiries, too, which are the formal way a Councillor asks for information to be reported back.
You'll find details of all of this below. I believe more is coming yet, but we couldn't get all the details ironed out by today.
I'm heartened by these developments, which will go a long way in alleviating some of the financial burden on you as you clean up, make repairs, and replace furniture and appliances.
I'll continue to update you as more programs become available.
Warm regards,
Laine
Dear Neighbours,
With every passing day, the number of residents who report damage to their homes from flooding has increased. At this point, we have over 5500 flooded homes in the west end, most in College Ward.
This week, my colleagues Councillors Kavanagh, Devine, and I will bring your plight to City Council’s attention and ask for help, as well as calling for a review of what happened, why, and what we need to do in the future.
My team and I continue to receive many, many emails from you. Frankly, we’re a little overwhelmed so our responses might seem slow. We’re doing our best and will get back to you when we can.
Thank you, College Ward. This is turning out to be one of the worst emergencies in the city’s history but I am encouraged by how well you are treating each other, and the support from so many of you for your neighbours.
Laine