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Flood protection
Durham Region flood preparedness
Durham Region Flood Preparedness is a comprehensive guide to help residents prepare for potential flooding. The webpage covers key topics such as flood risk awareness, emergency preparedness steps, and how to protect your home and belongings. It includes practical advice on assembling an emergency kit, creating a household evacuation plan, and staying informed about flood warnings. The guide also provides links to local emergency services and resources to help residents respond effectively in case of a flood.
Flood Ready Durham: Flood warnings
Flooding is monitored by Conservation Authorities, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Environment Canada.
Conservation Authorities issue flood messages to municipal emergency management officials and the media when flooding is possible or imminent. The municipal officials then take action to warn residents. Warning of an impending flood allows municipalities and other government agencies to put emergency response plans into action and, if necessary, evacuate communities.
Flood insurance information
The Insurance Bureau of Canada’s Flood Insurance Guide provides crucial information on flood insurance coverage and financial protection for homeowners. This resource explains the different types of flood insurance, including overland and sewer backup coverage, and helps homeowners assess their risk level. It also offers guidance on what to look for in an insurance policy, how to file a claim after a flood, and steps to minimize potential damage before disaster strikes. Understanding these details can help homeowners make informed decisions about protecting their property against financial loss due to flooding.
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Heat protection
Durham Region extreme heat and humidity guide
Durham Region’s Extreme Heat and Humidity Guide provides essential information on staying safe during extreme heat events. It explains the health risks associated with high temperatures and humidity, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and provides warning signs to watch for. The guide offers practical tips on staying cool, hydrating properly, and accessing cooling centres in Durham Region. Additionally, it highlights heat-vulnerable populations, such as seniors and young children, and provides advice on how to support at-risk individuals during heat waves.
Heat Warning and Information System
The Durham Region Heat Warning and Information System can reduce heat-related illnesses during extreme heat events by alerting the public about extreme heat events, directing community response and outreach to vulnerable and priority populations, and providing individuals with information on how to prevent heat-related illnesses.
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Wind resilience
Yardwork
Kawartha Conservation's Healthy Gardens
Kawartha Conservation's Healthy Gardens Program offers expert guidance on creating sustainable and resilient gardens. The program promotes eco-friendly landscaping practices, such as using native plants, improving soil health, and implementing rain gardens to manage water runoff. These strategies help homeowners reduce water usage, attract beneficial wildlife, and mitigate the impacts of extreme weather.
Fusion Landscape Professional
The Fusion Landscape Professional (FLP) program was created by Landscape Ontario, in partnership with the Region of Peel and the Regional Municipality of York with the purpose of creating beautiful, visually appealing landscapes that don’t need a lot of water, the new industry standard. On their website you will find information and examples of Fusion landscaping along with a directory listing of select Landscape Ontario Members who are trained and entrusted to provide highly qualified Fusion Landscaping services.
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