"Flood of June 2005"

In June 2005, flooding occurred in most of the southern half of Alberta, causing millions of dollars in damages. The provincial government alone has pledged $55 million in disaster relief to cover uninsurable items. Were the people of Alberta caught off guard? Were the appropriate agencies prepared? What was happening behind the scenes as the flooding developed?

Ray Keller, Meteorologist, Alberta Environment, will present how Alberta Environment’s River Forecasting Section was involved, provide an explanation of how the June 2005 flood developed, explain how the communities were prepared, and show some intriguing photographs of the June 2005 flood in central Alberta.

This presentation may be of interest specifically to those members who are involved in civil, municipal, and environmental engineering, and generally to all members.

WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005
12:10 pm – 12:50 pm

WHERE: 3rd floor, Sylvan Lake brdrm, Red Deer Provincial Bldg., 4920 - 51 Street, Red Deer

PARKING: south side: limited angle parking on the street
north side: limited visitor parking in the parking lot

Cost: Free, BYO lunch (no registration)

If you have questions, contact Peter Stevens, P.Eng.
Phone: 403-340-7737 or Email: Peter.Stevens@gov.ab.ca