Durham Region hosts Home Flood Protection Webinar May 26

Whitby, Ontario – Floods can happen any time throughout the year and cause costly damages. You can help to prepare your home for the next flood by virtually attending Durham Region’s Home Flood Protection Webinar. Register today at durham.ca/FloodWebinar.

Speakers for the event include: Ian McVey, Manager of Sustainability at the Region of Durham; Fire Chief Gord Weir, Municipality of Clarington; Cheryl Evans, Director of Home Flood Protection at the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo; and Perry Sisson, Director, Engineering and Field Operations at Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority.

You’ll have the opportunity learn more about several topics, including:

• Climate change trends for Durham Region, including increasing flood potential.
• How to prepare your home and family for any emergency.
• Government and resident flooding responsibilities.
• Simple and cost-effective things you can do to protect your home and property from and during a flood.
• Question period with the experts.

When: Tuesday, May 26 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: Register today at durham.ca/FloodWebinar.

Why: To help prepare your home against damages related to flooding.

Note: We encourage residents to register in advance.

Check out these homeowner flooding resources ahead of the webinar:

• Learn about the different ways that water can get into your home and actions to take to help keep it out.
• Learn about how to take three cost-effective steps to protect your home from flooding.
• Videos about how to reduce flood risk on your property and kid friendly worksheets.
• Take a confidential self-assessment and get a custom action-focused report by taking five minutes to complete the Home Flood Protection Check-Up.

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