The Province has advised that Saskatoon has been declared an Eligible Assistance Area under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program. Residents of Saskatoon who suffered uninsurable damage from the rainstorm of June 29, such as water seepage or overland water flows, may now be eligible to receive assistance from the Provincial Program. Claims must be submitted before December 30, 2010, to be eligible, and work must be complete by June 30, 2011.

Residents encouraged to take steps to reduce the risk

The record amount of rain in April and May (115 millimeters) has saturated the ground in Saskatoon, and increased the risk of basement flooding if more rain falls in the next few days. Older homes are especially vulnerable to basement seepage. Residents are reminded that flood prevention in their homes and yards is their responsibility, and that steps should be taken now to reduce the risk of a rainstorm flood in their basements.

Here are some steps that you can take to help reduce the risk of a flood in your home: