City programs help reduce basement flooding
The City has a number of programs to help you lower your risk of basement flooding:
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Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
Homeowners who have experienced basement flooding or wish to undertake flood protection activities are eligible for subsidies. The Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program brochure (PDF) lists the steps to apply.

Please note, there is no longer a subsidy available to property owners for the disconnection of downspouts.

Basement Flooding Fact Sheet
Tips on how to prevent basement flooding and health and safety issues are included in the Basement Flooding Fact Sheet.

2006 Engineering Work Plan
The work plan, approved by Toronto City Council, reports on the measures that will be taken to address basement flooding city-wide as a result of the August 19, 2005 storm. Engineering Work Plan (PDF).

Blocked Sewer Connections – Grant Application
Grant assistance is available if the roots of a City-owned tree are blocking the sewer connection pipe between a home's exterior foundation wall and the property line. To apply, download and review the Blocked Sewer Service Lines Inspection and Repair Program Policy and complete the new, two-page Drain Grant Application Form – effective October 1, 2007.

Be careful! A flooded basement poses a risk of electrical shock and flood water may contain bacteria harmful to health.

Here are the four steps to follow in the event of a flooded basement:

• Call immediately 416-338-8888, 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.
• Call your insurance company as soon as possible and report property damage caused by the flooding.
• Be mindful of health and safety when cleaning up your flooded basement.
• Consider getting help with flooding clean up. Look in the Yellow Pages under ‘Water Damage Restoration’.

For more information call 416-338-8888.