Water levels falling – Gatineau preparing for restoration

Gatineau, May 6, 2026. – According to the latest Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board (ORRPB) forecasts, water levels and flows are continuing to gradually decrease. Municipal crews are starting up restoration operations. However, Gatineau reminds shoreline property owners to remain prudent and to keep their dykes in place until further notice.

Quick facts

●	Sandbag distribution sites will be shutting down throughout the day.

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Flood victims who have not yet registered and who require services offered by the Red Cross have until 6 p.m. Thursday to register in person at the flood victims relief centre. Starting Friday, new registrations (only) will have to be done directly with the Red Cross, by phone. – The flood victims relief centre will then close its doors, but registered flood victims will be able to renew their Red Cross services as needed. – For information or to register with the Red Cross, flood victims should call 311.

●	Several roads have reopened to local traffic. Consult the intera– ctive map at gatineau.ca/flood for the latest road updates. The public is asked to comply with posted signs.

●	Gatineau is doing everything possible to reopen roads safely as soon as conditions allow. Crews are out in force hard at work.

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“The situation is continuing to improve and Gatineau is preparing for the restoration phase. This being civil security week, I want to make a special mention of the remarkable work by volunteers and municipal crews, who remain fully deployed to support residents, who have been so resilient in the current circumstances. The past few weeks have clearly demonstrated that preparation and solidarity make all the difference,” indicated Gatineau Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette

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Ottawa River Current Conditions

Spring freshet

After a flood

Owners of artesian and surface wells

Cleaning up after a flood or sewer backup

Flooding or other disaster related financial support for property owners and tenants | Government of Quebec

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