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(NC) Communities in Canada are facing increased flood risks, with 1.5 million homes highly
exposed. There are large-scale programs available across the country providing flood protection
measures for communities at risk, such as Intact’s Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants. This
program is helping build the resilience of communities and homes through a variety of
preventative actions.
Wetlands can reduce flood risk by absorbing large quantities of water, but they are not typically
found in cities. In Vancouver, B.C., Environmental Youth Alliance and Strathcona Community
Gardens created a wetland on downtown’s east side, an area historically prone to flooding. Made
up of natural elements like ponds and marshes, the wetland reduces the community’s flood risk
by catching and absorbing rainfall and runoff from surrounding surfaces.
Knowing the risks is the first step to protecting homes and communities. In New Brunswick, the
City of Fredericton launched a Neighbourhood Flood Risk Tool to provide easy access to online
flood prevention guidance. Residents can input their addresses to see if they are at risk and learn
tips to reduce the risk of flooding around their properties. The portal launched in the summer of
2023 and was viewed 27,000 times in its first year.
Rebate programs are a powerful motivation for homeowners to make upgrades that might
otherwise be put off. In PEI, the City of Charlottetown offered rebates covering 75 per cent of
eligible material and labour costs, up to a maximum of $1,000. More than 90 properties
completed upgrades, including installing sump pumps, backup batteries, backwater valves, and
water monitors and alarms, to better prepare them for extreme weather events.
Communities can learn more about the grant program and how to apply at intactfc.com/mcrg.
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