Flood response update outlines 1997 relief measures
The province continues flood mitigation and DFA funding as it revises plans after the 1997 flood. Total flood costs amount to 164 million with 102 million paid in claims and 8 million for private flood proofing. MEMO assists Red River Valley residents, with 5,176 private DFA claims and long term housing for 99 families. Engineering studies for a 30 million community diking program progress, eight valley ring dikes raised, and on site emergency management and training updated for municipalities.
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MEMO Releases Review On Flood Emergency Response
MEMO released an internal review of the 1997 Flood of the Century. Government Services Minister Franklin Pitura says the 35 recommendations will improve MEMO and military roles, communications, IT, training, and evacuation criteria for future emergencies. No lives were lost, but improvements will be implemented.
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1998 Spring Forecast Predicts Low Flood Potential
The River Forecast Centre of Manitoba Natural Resources reports a relatively low spring flood potential due to likely El Nino conditions. Assiniboine River runoff should be below average if El Nino persists, with snowmelt timing and soil moisture contributing to the outlook. A break in El Nino could raise overbank flow risk to one in ten if heavy precipitation occurs.
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