About this Event
Join us for the Climate Ready Homes: Home Flood Protection Workshop to learn about common causes of residential flooding and practical steps you can take to help protect your home.
Participants will receive a personalized Basement Flood Mitigation Kit at NO COST that may include items such as a sump pump, flood alarm, rain barrel and more*!
* Limit is one kit per household. Addresses will be verified upon entry to the workshop.
What you'll learn:
- How to identify indoor and outdoor flooding risks around your home
- How to choose the right flood protection measures for your property, such as a rain garden, sump pump, or backwater-valve
- Practical tips for addressing larger issues, including major foundation repairs, waterproofing, and landscaping
- What flood protection work qualifies for the City of Toronto’s Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program and how to apply
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 18, from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Mimico Centennial Branch - Toronto Public Library, 47 Station Rd, Etobicoke, ON
This workshop is generously sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Priority will be given to RBC Clients.
IMPORTANT NOTE: One registration per home address. Please include all family members in ONE registration.
This is not a Toronto Public Library event.
What is Climate Ready Homes?
Led by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Climate Ready Homes is a FREE program designed to equip residents with personalized information about water and energy use, solid waste management, sustainable gardening, health and well-being, climate resilience, and available rebate and incentive programs in their areas.
Learn about the program at trca.ca/climate-ready-homes.
In the event TRCA must cancel the workshop due to low registration or extreme weather, registrants will be emailed two hours prior to the event if there is a cancellation.
TRCA is dedicated to ensuring that all participants have an accessible and enjoyable experience. If you require accomodations, please contact [email protected] at least 7 days prior to the event.
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Toronto Public Library - Mimico Centennial Branch, 47 Station Road, Toronto, Canada
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