SASKATOON – The minister responsible for the Water Security Agency is expecting this year’s snow melt to cause lots of problems in Saskatchewan.
“Everyone should be concerned,” said Ken Cheveldayoff.
“We’re asking municipalities, towns, villages, cities to do what they can.”
With that in mind, Cheveldayoff announced another $500,000 in funding will go to the water control assistance program.
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Rural municipalities now have access more than $1.2 million to help with drainage and flood protection.
Cheveldayoff consulted with North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple and other stakeholders this week to discuss flooding preparations along the Souris River watershed this spring.
Cheveldayoff says he and the governor looked at past issues regarding flooding management but more importantly, they found they were on the same page.
He also explained the province will work hard to mitigate damages, but it’s up to residents to do their part as well.
“People in their houses should try to get their snow away from their foundation as much as possible. If they don’t have a sump pump, suggestion is they put one in,” said Cheveldayoff.
A reported released by the agency earlier this month forecasts above normal runoff in most parts of the province with some areas having the potential to have a one in 25 year flood event.
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