City staff gave an update Monday on a new task force designed to deal with flood issues. In addition to several city departments, the group draws in expertise from outside groups and agencies designed to reduce the impact of a future flood. "The city is working closely with outside agencies to ensure a coordinated, proactive and effective response to flooding," said Watson. Watson said the task force is still in the phase of conducting research and is trying to be adaptable to change. Hundreds of homes were flooded in Ottawa and Gatineau last spring when heavy rains combined with a late spring melt.

Source: CBC News March 19, 2018 22:30 UTC