2013 Flooding in First Nations Communities

AANDC Support for First Nations Affected by 2013 Seasonal Flooding

The Government of Canada recognizes that a number of First Nations communities are experiencing significant seasonal flooding this year. The Government of Canada has been working with provincial officials, First Nations communities and other emergency partners for several months to ensure that First Nations at risk have the resources they need to be as prepared as possible for spring flooding.

In particular, the federal government has provided expert advice, support, training and funding directly to First Nations at risk in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario to support a variety of flood preparedness activities, as well as made important investments in permanent flood mitigation measures in a number of communities.

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) will continue to monitor the flood situation closely, across the country.

Information for First Nations Members Affected by Flooding in Alberta

See: Information for First Nations Members Affected by Flooding in Alberta.

Flood Monitoring and Current Evacuations

For information on current flood risk, emergency response and evacuations, please contact the appropriate provincial emergency response or water management organization.

Alberta

• Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA)
• Alberta Ministry of the Environment

Saskatchewan

• SaskEMO
• Water Security Agency of Saskatchewan

Manitoba

• Flood Information: Province of Manitoba
• AANDC: Emergency Management

Ontario

• Emergency Management Ontario
• Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources: Surface Water Monitoring Centre

Additional Information

• Statement by the Honourable Bernard Valcourt Regarding the Federal Government's Efforts to Support First Nation Communities Affected by Spring Flooding