The City of Windsor continues to look for ways to protect homeowners from flooding, both overland along the riverfront due to high water levels and in basements during heavy downpours.

Last year, the Windsor Port Authority enacted a 30-metre buffer zone for boats in the Detroit River moving along Windsor’s shoreline. After further consultation, the Windsor Port Authority will now expand that buffer to 61 metres, and it will be enforced by the Windsor Police Marine Unit in an attempt to limit boat wakes and soil erosion as much as possible.

As well, emergency preparedness staff have consolidated a wealth of flood related content into one printable and searchable document. The Residential Guide to Flood Prevention and Recovery can be found in the Emergency Preparedness section of the City of Windsor website.  Along with the information found on a number of informative web pages, including our Lake and River Flooding and Basement Flooding pages (see links below), this guide is an excellent resource for residents to use.

“As everyone knows, the City is spending record amounts on infrastructure upgrades, but that doesn’t mean we should stop looking for other ways to be prepared as well,” said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. “The City of Windsor appreciates the increased buffer by the Windsor Port Authority along the shoreline, which along with this consolidated guide are two more ways we can prepare for and protect against flooding.”

For more information on City services visit www.citywindsor.ca or call 311.

Do you have a teenager with nothing to do during these difficult times? Struggling to fill their time with something interesting, educational and fun? Well, look no further. We offer an online youth group program for French teenagers looking to occupy their time. We cook, listen to music, chat and even tell the occasional joke now and then! Come and join us today! Call 519.541.0207 for more information.

As tu de la difficulté à trouver un emplois ou à préparer pour les entrevues? Venez-vous joindre à nous pendant notre camp d'employabilité. Gratuit offert par ZOOM!

Having a difficult time finding a job or prepping for job interviews? Join us during our employment camp. Free offered via ZOOM.

Connaisez-vous quelqu'un qui aimerait recevoir un appel téléphonique lors de ce temps d'isolation? Faites-nous savoir! Le programme des p'tits bonjours offre un (ou sept) appels par semaine pour ceux qui aimeraient un peu de socialisation. Veuillez nous téléphoner au 519.541.0207 ou envoyer un courriel à ccfsarnia@gmail.com si vous êtes intéressé(e)s!

Do you know someone that would like to receive a phone call during this difficult time? Let us know! "A little hello" offers one (or several) calls a week for those who would like a little socialisation. Call us at 519.541.0207 or email ccfsarnia@gmail.com if you're interested.

Random drive-thru testing for COVID-19 is available Thursday, June 4 at the Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road in Amherstburg from 10am to 4pm. Residents of Windsor-Essex 12 years of age and older are eligible for testing. Please bring your health card.