Flood Talks: Durham
Consultation has concluded
Concerned about high water levels in Lake Ontario?
With flooding and erosion occurring more often many of us have questions and concerns about why this is happening. Join us for a discussion on January 30, 6-8:30 p.m., at the Audley Recreation Centre, Banquet Hall. All Durham residents are welcome to attend.
As a community, we will talk about some of the contributors to these events, if you have experienced flooding or noticed erosion in your community and if you know what to do if you are impacted!
Topics:
- Plan 2014 and impacts on Lake Ontario
- Erosion and flooding risks
- Emergency preparedness strategies
Agenda:
6 p.m. - Welcome & Program begins
6:10 p.m. - Understanding Plan 2014 and how it impacts the Lake Ontario Shoreline - Sarah Delicate, United Shoreline Ontario
6:55 p.m. - Exploring the 2020 Flood Forecast - Bernie Gigas, Professional Engineer (New York)
7:15 p.m. - Clarington’s 2019 Flood Response Best Practices – Clarington Fire/Works Dept
7:30 p.m. - Conservation Authority Roles in Flood Management - Perry Sisson, Director of Engineering and Field Operations, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA)
7:45 p.m. - Emergency Flood Preparedness - James Kilgour, Director of Emergency Management, Region of Durham
8 - 8:30 p.m. - Public Q&A, open discussion
Stay tuned for further updates.
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