Although often more severe in Southern Alberta than the North or Central region of the Province wind can be devastating. A tornado is capable of severe damage to vegetation, structures and has caused the loss of lives. Wind often precedes an advancing…
A State of Local Emergency (SOLE) is a legal process completed by a Municipality under the provisions of the Alberta Emergency Management Act, Revised Stautes of Alberta 2000 Chapter E-6.8. The SOLE allows municipalities extraordinary powers to effectively…
Overland flooding can happen instantly when more rain or snow melt accumulates and the earth is already saturated or unable to soak up the excess volumes. Overland flooding does not only happen in river channels it can occur anywhere. Overland flooding…