Tag: flooding
Water Security Agency to Increase Funding for Emergency Flood Damage Reduction...
To help communities respond to widespread flooding, the Water Security Agency (WSA) will be expanding the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP) by $2...
District of Squamish Receives $4-Million Grant for Flood Protection Project
The District of Squamish has received a grant totalling $4,049,878 through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program offered by the Government of Canada.
The funding will be...
Manitoba Issues Updated Flood Warning and High Water Advisory
Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre issued an updated flood warning and high water advisory for southwest and western Manitoba.
On July 1, based on engineering...
Manitoba Invests $33 Million in Projects to Improve Climate Resilience
The Manitoba government is investing $33 million to improve climate resilience and support municipalities across the province, according to an announcement by Premier Brian...
Fort McMurray Flooding Causes Over $228 Million in Insured Damage
The spring flooding that occurred in Fort McMurray, Alberta caused over $228 million in insured damage, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ).
The majority of...
Wood Buffalo Council Approves Motions to Support Flood Recovery
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has approved a number of motions to support flood recovery and reconstruction activities.
“We are going to do everything...
British Columbia Prepares to Launch Digital Emergency Support Services
With annual flood and wildfire seasons approaching in British Columbia and physical distancing restrictions in place due to COVID-19, the Province of British Columbia...
OBWB Launches Website to Help Residents and Local Governments Minimize Flood...
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has launched the “Okanagan Flood Story” website, which aims to help residents and local governments minimize flood risk.
“We’re very...
Government of Ontario Prepares for Potential Spring Flooding
The Ontario government has been working with federal and municipal governments, First Nations partners, and non-governmental organizations to prepare for potential spring flooding.
"During these...
Selkirk Receives Funding from Manitoba Government to Support Flood Preparedness
The City of Selkirk received just shy of $150,000 through the Province of Manitoba’s 2020 Flood Preparedness Program to purchase equipment that will protect the city...
