To prevent the possibility of flooding in your home, it’s a good idea to:

1. Pack an emergency kit
2. Move water away by extending downspouts at least 2 m from the house
3. Ensure the ground is sloped towards your foundation
4. Cover storm drains with a thick layer of leaves and debris

Answer: B - Extending downspouts a minimum of 2 m helps disperse water from seeping into your home’s foundation or basement. 

What should you do with valuables and family keepsakes if flooding is imminent?

1. Store them in waterproof bins in the basement
2. Leave them where they are
3. Move them above ground level
4. Place them near the basement windows 

Answer: C – Moving valuables and family keepsakes above ground level will protect them in the event of flooding.

A trusted source for flood information in the province of Ontario is: 

1. The Flood Forecasting and Warning Program
2. The Better Business Bureau 
3. Your next-door neighbour
4. Today’s horoscope

Answer: A - The Ontario Flood Forecasting and Warning Program prepares provincial and local authorities in the event of a flood.

In Ontario, flooding is:

1. A great way to fill your backyard pool for free
2. Overblown by the media
3. Not something that happens very often 
4. The most significant natural hazard in terms of damage and civil disruption 

Answer: D - In Ontario, flooding is the most significant natural hazard in terms of death, damage and civil disruption. It’s also the costliest type of natural disaster in Canada in terms of property damage. 

According to Statistics Canada, flooding is:

1. Very infrequent
2. The number one disaster in Canada – more common than earthquakes, tornadoes and even wildfires
3. Only a minor inconvenience for homeowners
4. Happening less often now, due to national efforts to slow climate change 

Answer: B - Statistics Canada says flooding is the number one disaster in Canada, and the risk is expected to grow due to climate change.

A flood warning indicates:

1. That flooding is imminent or already occurring
2. There’s no chance of a flood in your area
3. There could be a very small chance of a flood
4.  You should drop what you’re doing and leave town immediately

Answer: A - A flood warning from local authorities indicates that flooding is imminent or already occurring.

 If a flood is expected in your area, it’s important to:

1. Spend time next to rivers and other bodies of water to monitor their levels
2. Dig a moat around your house
3. Make an emergency preparedness plan and kit for you and your household
4. Put plastic food wrap over your windows

Answer: C - Creating an emergency preparedness plan and kit is important, and should consider people with disabilities, children, seniors and pets. 

Sewer laterals, the pipes that connect your home’s plumbing system to the city’s sewer system, are:

1. Cleaned and maintained by the city
2. Your responsibility is to have it inspected by a plumber
3. Not susceptible to clogs
4. Serviced every year by the province of Ontario

Answer: B – The sewer laterals from your home are your responsibility to maintain, and they can become clogged with fats, oils and grease, leading to a sewer backup. A plumber can use a camera to inspect your laterals and, if necessary, access the clean-out port to unclog them.