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March: Preparing for Flooding
Flooding is the most prevalent and costly natural disaster in Muskoka. Climate change is will likely cause an increase in extreme precipitation events and cause changes to the spring melt resulting in increased flooding events in Muskoka.
Floodplain mapping is now complete for a large portion of the inhabited land in Muskoka. To find out if your home/property is in a known floodplain, go to the District of Muskoka Flood Plain Mapping.
Many areas of Muskoka are prone to flooding, here are a few tips you can do to prepare. Click the image below to open the Guide to Flood Prevention and Recovery.
Check out the Guide to Flood Prevention and Recovery for clear and concise steps homeowners and property owners can take before, during and after a flood to reduce the impact of flooding.
Resources:
https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/health-and-emergency-services/emergency-preparedness.aspx
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