What is being done to address the flood risk?
The Province of BC accepted the results of the FBC study and adopted a new flood profile for dike design and construction. In March, 2007 the Province provided $33 million for diking authorities throughout BC to undertake urgent flood mitigation works that could be completed prior to the 2007 spring freshet. In the longer term, it is important to ensure that flood hazard management, including dike rehabilitation and other flood protection works, be given priority. The most effective long-term method of flood hazard management is to regulate development on the floodplain, through the co-operation of all levels of government, developers, builders, realtors and the public. Land use decisions by local governments must take into account flood risks to ensure that development occurs on the least hazardous lands. The purpose of flood hazard management program is to ensure public safety and protection of property through: increased public awareness of flood hazards, establishment of floodproof
