Public Safety Canada: Federal Support for Two Saskatchewan Flood Mapping Projects
Flooding is
Today, the Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, announced
Both of the projects announced today will provide flood mapping for 21 communities -- representing over half the province's population -- at high-risk of suffering recurrent flood damages, including
The
Since the launch of the NDMP in 2015, the
Through the recently released Emergency Management Strategy for
Quotes
"Across the country, and here in
- The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
"This partnership is a positive step toward helping communities become more resilient in the face of climate change - a priority in
- The Honourable Dustin Duncan,
"I am pleased to see proactive projects like this moving forward. Flood mapping is another tool to help local governments make informed decisions about new neighbourhoods and developments for their communities. Our aim is to help them prepare for risks related to this natural hazard and better protect our citizens."
- The Honourable Warren Kaeding,
Quick facts
These projects will provide flood mapping in
The NDMP reflects an investment of
Since the launch of the NDMP in 2015, the NDMP has approved funding for 363 projects across
Through the NDMP, the
In addition to investing in provincial and territorial flood mitigation projects through the NDMP, the
is investing in public awareness activities and risk and resiliency tools like the Federal Flood Mapping Guidelines, to help all levels of government to make informed decisions around flood mitigation;
has created a new
is integrating climate resilience into the National
According to the
Studies have demonstrated that when structural and non-structural investments are implemented in concert, the result is 6:1 return on investment.
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