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Red River Flood of 1997
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Red River Flood of 1997
-The flood of the century-
Conditions which
Caused the Flood
- A highly abnormal thaw during March and April of substantial winter snow and river ice was the primary causes of flooding in this Winnipeg.
- Abnormal characteristics of the thaw included its timing, duration and areal extent.
How Individuals can Prepare for Floods
Insurance company
reactions
the possible effect of
Social & Economic costs
Global Warming
How the Economically Disadvantaged are Affected
Get insured
Prepare supplies
Plan an evacuation route
Prepare flood defences, ex dig flood breaks, sandbags
The National flood insurance program was created to encourage property owners to take responsibly for their financial future in the event of a flood, this was so residence would not rely on the governments assistance.
- Initial damaged was 35 million
- Homes damaged, LIVES LOST!
- Global warming can cause flooding because of climate change, melting of the snow cause water levels to rise
- Economic impacts were estimated to be as high as 1.5 billion
- Cannot afford to repair or buy new home(s)
- 100,000 residents (1/3 of Winnipeg) were evacuated form their homes.
- Valuables destroyed
Government Preparations
to Deal with extreme weather events
- Flood controls were built after the devastating flood of 1950, which flooded the Red River Valley. Construction of the Red River Floodway was completed in 1968.
- Additional flood control improvements, including an expansion of the floodway, were made after the Flood of the Century in 1997.
- Flood protection work has prevented property damage and reduced the potential impact of flooding on families and communities.
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