Storm damage could cost millions, insurers say | Toronto Star: Official figures aren’t yet available but one estimate has put the cost of the torrential downpour in Toronto at more than $600 million – among the biggest in the city’s history.
The Calgary flood just two and a half weeks earlier could rival Canada’s largest ever catastrophic event -- the Quebec ice storm of 1998 -- which cost insurers $1.8 billion, other analysts said.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Flood relief, debit card tab hits $50 million
Flood relief, debit card tab hits $50 million: The province has already handed out upwards of $50 million in debit cards and initial disaster relief — and is now trying to figure out how it will determine compensation so Albertans affected by the floods can do the heavy lifting needed to rebuild their homes.
Toronto floods: Bring on the Calgary comparisons | canada.com
It is inevitable, after the Great Toronto Flood of 2013 – how does Toronto compare to Calgary.
Well, there is no comparison.
Toronto floods: Bring on the Calgary comparisons | canada.com
Well, there is no comparison.
Toronto floods: Bring on the Calgary comparisons | canada.com
Heavy rainfall hits relief operations in Uttarakhand - The Hindu
Heavy rainfall hits relief operations in Uttarakhand - The Hindu: Relief and rescue operations were severely hampered on Monday due to heavy rainfall in the disaster-hit areas of Uttarakhand. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continuous heavy rainfall at some places in the State till Tuesday.
Monday, July 08, 2013
City's airport tunnel boss to oversee flood recovery effort
City's airport tunnel boss to oversee flood recovery effort: With the city’s post-flood costs to repair infrastructure pegged at hundreds of millions of dollars, the head of transportation projects has shifted to a new role: director of recovery operations.
Mayor Naheed Nenshi is introducing Gord Stewart as the new recovery director Monday, in an effort to convey the city’s shift from emergency to recovery after lifting the two-week state of local emergency last Thursday.
Mayor Naheed Nenshi is introducing Gord Stewart as the new recovery director Monday, in an effort to convey the city’s shift from emergency to recovery after lifting the two-week state of local emergency last Thursday.
Adrian Brijbassi: Why Calgary Should Consider a Winter Stampede Post-Flood
Adrian Brijbassi: Why Calgary Should Consider a Winter Stampede Post-Flood: Economic Benefits of Expanding the Stampede Brand
If there's a lesson for the city and tourism operators in Calgary to take away from the flood it might be that now's the time to dramatically diversify event offerings to have another giant festival that attracts global attention. In my mind, the surest way to make an immediate and sustained impact is through launching an annual Calgary Winter Stampede.
If there's a lesson for the city and tourism operators in Calgary to take away from the flood it might be that now's the time to dramatically diversify event offerings to have another giant festival that attracts global attention. In my mind, the surest way to make an immediate and sustained impact is through launching an annual Calgary Winter Stampede.
British Red Cross reports �14m fall in income
British Red Cross reports �14m fall in income: Charity cites fewer international emergencies, such as the 2011 Japanese tsunami, for its income dropping to �200m in 2012
The British Red Cross's income fell by �14m to �200m in 2012 - a drop of 6 per cent on the previous year- according to accounts filed with the Charity Commission last month.
But there was a larger fall in the charity’s expenditure, down by 11 per cent from �231m to �205m.
The British Red Cross's income fell by �14m to �200m in 2012 - a drop of 6 per cent on the previous year- according to accounts filed with the Charity Commission last month.
But there was a larger fall in the charity’s expenditure, down by 11 per cent from �231m to �205m.
Himalayan Flood Disaster Rescue an Uphill Battle � The Epoch Times
Himalayan Flood Disaster Rescue an Uphill Battle � The Epoch Times:A ccording to Gupta, truck loads full of donations have been arriving in Rishikesh from all over India. But while relief workers are in dire need of many goods, Gupta says that many people donate without knowing the geography or the culture in the flood-hit state
Unflappable Redford’s pancake breakfast tradition goes ahead - The Globe and Mail
Unflappable Redford’s pancake breakfast tradition goes ahead - The Globe and Mail: Alison Redford says she thought long and hard about whether to go forward with the Premier’s Stampede breakfast this year, realizing the volunteers needed for the pancakes-and-sausage tradition could be used in communities still mopping up after the worst flood in Alberta’s history.
Calgary flood damage to cost city $256M - News - MSN CA
Calgary flood damage to cost city $256M - News - MSN CA: Calgary officials say it will cost at least $256.5 million to repair damage from the flooding that devastated parts of the city last month.
Community effort puts Stampede 101 on track
Community effort puts Stampede 101 on track: One of the issues Stampede officials faced was trying to determine if continuing with the 10-day extravaganza was the right thing to do. Kimball said it was important for the city for the Stampede to go ahead and the organization did everything it could to put it on.
“The only thing that would have made us not do it is if we didn’t think we could deliver it and by Monday we knew we could deliver everything except the lower level of the Big Four and the Saddledome was a strong maybe at that point,” said Kimball.
“The only thing that would have made us not do it is if we didn’t think we could deliver it and by Monday we knew we could deliver everything except the lower level of the Big Four and the Saddledome was a strong maybe at that point,” said Kimball.
Calgary Thanks Edmonton For Flood Help In Newspaper Ad (PHOTO)
Calgary Thanks Edmonton For Flood Help In Newspaper Ad (PHOTO): The City of Calgary ran an advertisement in the Edmonton Journal to thank the city for their help during the June flood.
Titled "Edmonton, Your Generosity Runs Deep," the ad featured a photo of a car submerged in floodwater.
Titled "Edmonton, Your Generosity Runs Deep," the ad featured a photo of a car submerged in floodwater.
Mabel Lake golf event helps flood relief - Vernon Morning Star
Mabel Lake golf event helps flood relief - Vernon Morning Star: Mabel Lake Golf and Country Club superintendent Peter Bysouth and pro shop manager Dave Holoiday will haul out their clubs Wednesday and play a 24-hour golf marathon to raise funds for the Calgary flood relief fund.
Animal rescuers wade through waist-deep waters to save flood victims of a different kind | Alberta | News | Calgary Sun
Animal rescuers wade through waist-deep waters to save flood victims of a different kind | Alberta | News | Calgary Sun: But when the flood waters hit, Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society troops waded into new territory contending with pigs, chickens, horses and one displaced turtle that showed up in an ice cream pail — the not-for-profit charity taking in about 100 animals, many pets of those left homeless from the flooded Siksika First Nation.
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