Spring has arrived – a sign of nature’s vibrant renewal but also of thaw conditions that can lead to property damage or bodily injury. Flooding remains a potential threat as seasons change across the country, with severity influenced by factors such as snow accumulation, ice dams in river systems, ground frost, temperature fluctuations, and the resilience of sewer and stormwater systems.
The repercussions of floodwater damage can be both tragic and catastrophic. Restoring affected properties and communities can take considerably more time and financial resources than expected. To mitigate the risks and minimize losses, organizations must adopt a proactive “flood-smart” approach. This involves developing comprehensive Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Crisis Communications Plans.
Ecclesiastical’s Risk Control Specialists have developed comprehensive risk materials to assist:
Ecclesiastical Specialist School – Best Practices on Flood Protection, Prevention & Mitigation
This online course is designed to help you, your staff and your customers navigate complex scenarios with tools and best practices. Learn how to protect your people and property through this training module on flooding.
Risk Guidance Resources
Renowned for the risk advice and guidance we provide, our risk specialists have created flood-related resources to help you identify, mitigate, and manage risk.
“Flooding events rank among the most frequent and costliest natural disasters worldwide, and we need to be prepared for everything – from community-wide catastrophic floods to less widespread local events,” said Colin Robertson, Chief Risk Management and Customer Officer. “The insurance industry must help prepare Canadians for these events, and sharing our risk control expertise is one example of how we can raise awareness and preparedness.”
These materials, and many more, are found in Ecclesiastical’s Risk Hub at ecclesiastical.ca.