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Adapting to Climate ChangeThrough Community Partnerships
Climate ChangeSome Interesting FactsTHE CHANGING CLIMATE OF WATERLOO REGION
Climate ChangeSome Interesting FactsTHE CHANGING CLIMATE OF WATERLOO REGION
Floods are the most frequent natural hazard in Canada and most floods are due to heavy or prolonged rainfall or snowmelt.
Climate ChangeSome Interesting FactsCANADIAN VOICES ON CHANGING FLOOD RISK
https://uwaterloo.ca/climate-centre/news/canadian-voices-changing-flood-risk-findings-national-survey
In just 8 Months…THE CHANGING CLIMATE OF WATERLOO REGIONJune 23, 2017
Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
June 23, 2017 – Severe Weather/Flash Flood
In just 8 Months…THE CHANGING CLIMATE OF WATERLOO REGIONJune 23, 2017
Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
August 11, 2017 – Tornado in Hawkesville
In just 8 Months…THE CHANGING CLIMATE OF WATERLOO REGIONJune 23, 2017
Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
January 12, 2018 – Ice Jam
In just 8 Months…THE CHANGING CLIMATE OF WATERLOO REGIONJune 23, 2017
Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
February 16, 2018 – Ice Jam in Cambridge
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
Elmira – Arthur Street
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
2:29 PM
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
Conestogo River
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
3:42 PM
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
West Montrose
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
3:51 PM
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
Bolender Park
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
3:55 PM
CTV NewsEVACUATIONS ORDERED OVER FLOODING IN WEST MONTROSEJUNE 23, 2017
Woolwich TownshipJune 23, 2017
Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
St. Jacobs Bridge
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
6:22 PM
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
West Montrose
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
8:51 PM
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
West Montrose Trailer Park
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
8:54 PM
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
Debrief MeetingJUNE 29TH - 10:00 AM
• Who was there:• Waterloo Regional Police Services• Grand River Conservation Authority Staff (GRCA)• Woolwich Township Staff
• Agenda Topics:• A review of the Data Analysis completed by GRCA• What were our Major Strengths • What were our Lessons Learned
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
After Action Report
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
JUNE 29TH – JULY 24TH
• Executive Summary
• Debrief Participants
• Data Analysis by GRCA
• Major Strengths
• Summary of Lessons Learned
• Next Steps:• Township of Woolwich• WRPS• GRCA
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
Lessons LearnedWoolwich Township
9 THEMES
#1 – Notifications to the Public
#2 – Notifications to Personnel
#3 – Predefining Roles & Responsibilities
#4 – Ensuring Adequate Resources
#5 – Unanticipated Flooding Areas
#6 – Pace of Flooding
# 7 – Community Safety
#8 – Emergency Response
#9 – GRCA Operations
Next StepsWoolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
June 23, 2017
5 THEMES FOR OUR NEXT STEPS
• Flood Response Plan• Information Media Plan• Community Engagement• New Emergency By-laws• Internal Notifications Protocol
GRCA Public MeetingJULY 24TH
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
Recovering After A Flood
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
ONE HOUSE 5 WEEKS AFTER
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Recovering After A FloodONE HOUSE 5 WEEKS AFTER
Implementation PlanOCTOBER 30TH
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
Implementation PlanOCTOBER 30TH
• Clearly defines tasks to be achieved to meet Next Steps• Living Document• An update will be provided to Council on a regular basis
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
Implementation PlanOCTOBER 30TH
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
Implementation PlanOCTOBER 30TH
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
Flood Level MappingTO HELP DEFINE EMERGENCY RESPONSEJune 23, 2017
Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
Flood Level MappingTO HELP DEFINE EMERGENCY RESPONSEJune 23, 2017
Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
Training & ExercisesNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017June 23, 2017
Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
WHO?• GRCA • Police Services• Township Staff• Regional Emergency Managers
WHY?• Roles & Responsibilities• Input into Flood Supporting
Plan
GOAL:Region-wide Flood Response
Plan
Flood Response PlanCURRENTLY WORKING ON
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Notifications protocols
• Contact Information
• Flood Level Actions to be taken
• List of Resources Needed
• Recovery Actions
June 23, 2017Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
Community EngagementPLAIN LANGUAGE BROCHUREJune 23, 2017
Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
• Explain The Flood Levels
• Explain Flood Messages
• Contact Info for Agencies
• Historical Flood Info
• Public Education on:• Prepare your Property• What to do Before a Flood• What to do During a Flood• What to do After a Flood
• How to Keep informed
Pilot Project – West Montrose5-HOUR FORECAST APPJune 23, 2017
Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships
• Projects Flood Level 5 hours from now
• Links to where important information can be found
• Water Flows:• Past• Current• 5 Hours from now
• To help inform Emergency Management Response
The Results are InIMPROVED COMMUNICATIONSJune 23, 2017
Woolwich Township
Severe Weather/Flash FloodEvent
Adapting toClimate Change
Through Community Partnerships • Between CEMC’s
• Between Partnering Agencies• Equals Better Communication to our Residents
Climate ChangeSome Interesting FactsTHE CHANGING CLIMATE OF WATERLOO REGION
Adapting to Climate ChangeThrough Community Partnerships