Are you an Alberta flood zone guru?

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I want to retain existing structures on, and use of, my property – how can I manage floods?

Rely on the municipality to cover flooding risk

Redevelop everything to be higher so it’s more flood resilient

Undertake a range of risk management measures

Obtain home and contents flood insurance

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I want to redevelop my property to improve flood resilience, am I covered by the Alberta Disaster Recovery Fund?

Yes: you’re covered for everything when you improve flood resilience

Maybe: you may be eligible in the event of a flood

No: the Government does not support any type of redevelopment

No: the Disaster Recover Fund is only for people who have not done any work to build flood resilience

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Are land use and zoning rules different across Alberta?

No, the Federal Government is responsible

Yes, each municipality in Alberta is responsible

Yes, each electoral division is responsible

No, the Government of Alberta is responsible

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Why do some areas have properties in flood zones bought out and others don’t?

It depends on the market price of the properties

It depends on the future use/s of the land

It depends on a range of factors including related flood mitigation strategies

It depends on provincial legislation

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Is it possible to “flood proof” a property completely?

Yes, if you spend enough money

No, but there are many things you can do to reduce potential damage

Yes, if you have enough sand bags

Yes, if you have enough time

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I rent a property, which is in a mapped flood hazard zone, what do I do?

Ensure my tenant agreement has a clause about flooding

Ensure my tenant agreement includes insurance for flooding

Nothing, it’s the responsibility of the landlord

Take out tenant insurance to protect your contents

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My property is in a mapped flood hazard zone, what does that mean for me?

You will likely be exposed to flood waters in a future flood event

You will need to learn how to prepare for floods

You need to decide if you should keep using the property as you currently do

All of the above

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How often should I check a flood hazard map?

Once, flood hazard maps do not change over time

Every five years

Regularly (e.g. once a year) or especially after a large flood

Every ten years

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What do I need to consider when viewing a flood hazard map?

Maps represent everything except flood water depth

Maps represent everything except flood water depth, various flood magnitudes, and other types of flooding (e.g. stormwater)

Maps represent everything except sewer failures

Maps represent everything except commercial properties

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What is a 1% flood?

Another way to say a 1-100 year flood

When the river levels only rise 1% from an average flow

When 1% of properties are damaged from a flood

When the precipitation causing the flood is 1% higher than last year

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What is a flood fringe?

A type of haircut that stops water getting in your eyes

An area where flow speeds are high near the edge of the river

An area where flows are slower but water inundation can still be high

A marker for the water level for every flood

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How many types of floods have the potential to impact Albertans?

Fluvial Flooding, Pluvial Flooding, Groundwater Flooding

Pluvial Flooding, Sluvial Flooding, Underground Flooding

Fluvial Flooding, Pluvial Flooding, River Flooding

River Flooding, Mountain Flooding, Prairie Flooding

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How do you know if you live, or are looking to purchase a property, in a flood prone area?

Ask the neighbours

Check historic news articles about floods

Wait for it to flood

Check a flood hazard map

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What is a flood plain?

A flat landscape where it rains and puddles form

A relatively flat plain near lakes

Any land on the bank of a river

A relatively flat plain along the course of a stream or river that is naturally subject to flooding

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