Dean Campbell, our Chair of the Post-Flood Action Committee has reported that in a judgement issued on June 9, the Federal Court of Canada ruled that it is up to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to decide whether to appoint a public panel to review the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project. It was determined that the Springbank […]
The City of Calgary has sent out the following message about the Flood Mitigation Measures Assessment Project Report and Recommendations In 2013, Calgary experienced its largest flood since 1932. The 2013 floods resulted in significant damages to public infrastructure and private property. Following the event, The City formed an Expert Management Panel of River Flood […]
Some results from the Flood Mitigation Measures Workshops that were held by the City late last year are now available. Please find below a summary email from MLA Greg Clark and the assessment report back from the City. Flood Mitigation Measures Assessment Workshops – Summary Flood Mitigation Engagement Report Back
Flood Mitigation Measures Assessment Project October 4, 2016 The 2013 flood caused significant social and economic disruption and unprecedented damages. The road from recovery to resiliency is a complex, long term process over many years with short, medium and long term milestones. To ensure we have the best suite of mitigation measures for our community, […]
[posted on behalf of The City of Calgary] The Flood Permit Grant Program is jointly funded by the Canadian Red Cross and the City of Calgary and is being offered to residential property owners in Calgary who are facing financial challenges repairing, restoring or rebuilding their homes after the June 2013 flood. City’s blog – […]
Hillhurst Sunnyside is offering a fall event to help promote emergency preparedness in their community and they have some space for other community residents that may be interested in attending. Please feel free to share/post the attached flyer in your community. Disaster Preparedness Workshop
The City of Calgary has posted information on how you can create your own emergency preparedness kit. For info, click http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Fire/Pages/Calgary-Emergency-Management-Agency/72-hour-kit.aspx
[posted on behalf of the City of Calgary] The City of Calgary is hosting one more open house for Calgarians in May to share what steps The City is taking and what people can do to prepare for the potential of flooding this year. The open house will be held Thursday, May 15, from 6 – 8 p.m. at […]
See the City’s page here City of Calgary Flood Preparation. For more flood-related info, see the News & Events page here.
Heroes of the Flood Deadline for nominations: 4 pm (MST), December 20, 2013 While the floods of June 2013 were devastating, relief and recovery efforts show the resilience and community spirit of Albertans. During and following the floods, thousands of groups and individuals went above and beyond to help our communities. Do you know of […]