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Partners for Action (P4A) is pleased to share our research, communication, and partnership highlights with the release of our 2017 Annual Report (PDF). Read highlights of our activities from the past year and what’s ahead for Partners for Action in 2017. 

2017 Highlights:

• In 2017, P4A produced two reports for Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), “Engaging Community Members in the Floodplain Mapping Process”, and “The Role of Flood Maps in Raising Flood Risk Awareness in Communities”. Recommendations from these reports will be incorporated into NRCan’s Federal Floodplain Mapping Guidelines Series in 2018.

• P4A hosted a workshop, “Perspectives in Flood Risk Assessment and Management,” which brought together over 110 participants. Recommendations included data access and shared understanding of risk, improved homeowner awareness and education, and proactive cross-sector collaboration on flood risk.

• In late 2017, P4A began co-development of messages that will address barriers to flood risk awareness and preparedness. With our partners from all levels of government, the non-governmental sector, business, and insurers, we will pursue a national campaign to raise awareness and drive action.

• P4A launched the Climate Change and First Nation Communities page on FloodSmart Canada. This section of the website is designated to helping First Nation peoples and communities prepare for floods and the impacts of climate change.

• P4A released “Canadian Voices on Changing Flood Risk: Findings from a National Survey”. The report demonstrates that although the risk of floods may be on the rise, risk awareness of homeowners is lacking. We received national media attention for this work, working to change how flood risk is managed in Canada. 

Forecasting The Year Ahead:

Our 2017-2018 projects and programs focus on furthering our goals, including:

• Implementing a national flood risk awareness program: Discover what motivates Canadians to protect their homes and develop messages and approaches to drive action to reduce flood risk.

• Undertaking a study of the benefits of flood mitigation efforts in an Alberta community in reducing future recovery costs, but also insurance premium costs for residents.

• Creating a framework for municipalities looking to effectively engage homeowners towards installing and maintaining green infrastructure (rain gardens, permeable pavement, etc.) to manage rainfall at the property level.

• Hosting workshops and webinars with our stakeholders to share what’s working towards making our communities flood resilient.