New flood relief not due until the fall, Burlington mayor says

In a post to X (formerly Twitter), Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward commented on the city’s intentions to overhaul its emergency flood response systems. 

Yesterday (August 7), city staff discussed how Burlington could better equip itself in the likelihood of another flash flood during a council session.

In response to recent severe weather events, earlier today, Burlington City Council considered a Motion from myself that aims to provide the community with better support during natural disasters or emergencies. The Motion directed City staff to report back to the Committee of… pic.twitter.com/WbEW8uZbmc

— Marianne Meed Ward (@MariannMeedWard) August 7, 2024

Solutions included a better line of communication between city response teams and Halton Regional authorities, with additional discussions delving into how the city can revamp its flood relief programs and educate the public earlier on what relief is available. 

However, no permanent solutions will be implemented until the city’s next budget cycle. 

In the mayor’s post, she indicated that city staff will return to session on October 7 with new solutions that will be implemented towards the “Burlington Resiliency Fund.”

For more information on the mayor’s statements and flood relief programs, visit the City of Burlington’s official website.