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How to ensure your home is flood ready

June marks the anniversary of the floods that ravaged Calgary four years ago. Because there will always be a risk of another flood, it’s important that you are always prepared for the event of flooding. Know the risks: first thing to do is find out if you’re living in an area where flooding could potentially happen. If you […]

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How prepared is Calgary for another flood?

  Since the flood of 2013, the City of Calgary has worked hard to prepare our city for another natural disaster. Recently, the University of Waterloo gave Calgary an overall grade of B for its flood preparedness. The study focused on 16 areas which included: flood plain mapping, human health and safety and emergency responders, […]

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Emergency Preparedness Week: Preparing for Floods

  It’s Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, and this year Calgary is marking two years since the devastating flood hit our city. Because there will always be a risk of another flood, here’s some tips to prepare: Know the risks: first thing to do is find out if you’re living in an area where flooding could […]

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