The town of Rosemère is still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Debby, which unleashed torrents of rain, leading to widespread flooding and sewer backups across the area. In response, the town is hosting a critical community event on November 25, 2024, aimed at empowering residents with strategies to protect their homes against increasingly volatile weather patterns.
This event, taking place at the Memorial Community Center, will open with a post-mortem on the August 9 deluge. Mayor Eric Westram will present an analysis of the town’s response to the storm and outline proactive measures to enhance preparedness for future occurrences. Though the presentation will not address individual claims submitted to the town, residents will have an opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the town’s action plans.
Following the mayor’s session, the evening will shift to a conference titled “Immunizing Your Home Against Climate Hazards,” focusing on home resilience amid severe weather. Marcel Roy, a technical advisor from JFSA, an engineering firm specializing in water resources and environmental protection, will lead the conference. Roy will provide Rosemère homeowners with practical, code-compliant strategies for safeguarding their properties, including the use of flood barriers, pump systems, and backflow preventers. The session will end with a Q&A period, where residents can address specific concerns and receive expert guidance.
Due to limited seating, registration is required, with priority given to Rosemère residents. Those interested can reserve their place by emailing communications@ville.rosemere.qc.ca or by calling 450 621-3500, ext. 1249, providing their full name and address.
The conference will explore a range of relevant topics, including common vulnerabilities in homes that lead to flooding or sewer backups, types of drainage networks in Rosemère, key plumbing regulations for flood prevention, an overview of various backflow preventers and pumping equipment, and notable issues identified in past home inspections. For those unable to attend, a recording will be made available on Rosemère’s website at a later date.
This essential event replaces the mayor’s breakfast initially scheduled for November 23, ensuring that all residents have access to critical information as Rosemère adapts to an evolving climate landscape.
