Flood information open house

The City of Calgary is hosting an open session to provide information on what The City is doing and what people can do to prepare for the potential of flooding this year.

The open house will be held Thursday, May 15, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Foothills Academy, 745 37 St. N.W.

Staff from a number of business units including the Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), Calgary Fire Department, Development & Building Approvals, Water Service and Water Resources, Finance & Supply, Community & Neighbourhhood Services and the Flood Recovery Operations Centre will be on hand to share information and answer questions. Representatives from The City’s Expert Management Panel on River Flood Mitigation will also be available.

Staff from from Land Use Planning & Policy will be available to discuss proposed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to align with the Province’s flood hazard area requirements

Officials from the Government of Alberta will also be available to discuss provincial programs and initiatives, including upstream mitigation projects.

The sessions will be drop-in style with no formal presentations. That way, residents can drop in at their convenience, explore information tables and speak with staff in their areas of interest.

More than 1,250 Calgarians have already attended four open houses hosted by The City and Province in March and April.

Calgarians are encouraged to visit www.calgary.ca/floodinfo for ongoing update and information on what flood recovery, preparation and commemoration.