What is being done in Durham?
Your Flood Ready Journey
Did you know that 94 per cent of Canadians living in high-risk areas remain unaware of their flood risk? Join the Region of Durham on our journey to prepare for flooding.
Learn about Flooding
We can’t prepare for what we don’t know. To start your Flood Ready Journey, learn about different types of flooding and how flood risk is managed in the Region of Durham.
Learn where flooding could happen
We can learn about where flooding has occurred in the past and where water may go in future floods. Conservation authorities use floodplain mapping to understand where riverine flooding may occur. Local area municipalities also look at flooding in our communities and how infrastructure like storm sewers and stormwater management ponds will respond to flooding.
Know when flooding is expected
Flooding can happen anywhere and at any time of year. You can sign up for flood forecasting and warning programs with your local conservation authority and monitor local weather for storms. Follow local conservation authorities, Region of Durham, and your municipality on social media for alerts.
Make a plan to be flood ready
There are many steps you can take to get ready for floods before they happen. This can start with creating an emergency plan and discussing with your family, friends, and
neighbours and have a 72-hour emergency kit.
Stay informed on flood ready initiatives
The Region of Durham, local area municipalities, conservation authorities, the province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, community leaders, businesses, and more are working to get flood ready.
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