General Flood Facts
What year did the big Calgary flood happen?
2013
Who was the mayor of Calgary during the 2013 flood?
Naheed Nenshi
About how much money was lost from the flooding in Southern Alberta?
about $6 billion
What happened to many families during the flood?
they had to leave their homes
What caused rivers to overflow?
heavy rain
What are the names of the two rivers that flooded?
the Bow and Elbow Rivers
How did Mayor Nenshi help people during the flood?
gave speeches and boosted morale
How much damage did Calgary report just in roads and buildings?
over $409 million
What kind of feelings did people experience because of the flood?
stress, sadness, or fear
What types of animals lost their homes in the flood?
fish, birds, and small mammals
About how many people had to leave their homes?
over 80,000 people
What percent of votes did Mayor Nenshi win in the 2013 re-election?
74%
What happened to insurance prices after the flood? Did they go up or down?
they went up
What kind of help did some people need after the flood?
mental health support
What happens to plant roots when topsoil is washed away?
they get damaged and plants may die
What is a natural disaster that happens when there’s too much water?
a flood
Who was Alberta’s premier during the flood?
Alison Redford
What part of the economy lost $485 million from the flood?
lost work hours or economic output
How did communities respond after the flood?
they worked together to clean up and rebuild
What did flood water carry into natural areas that made pollution worse?
sewage, gasoline, and garbage
What is one major lesson Calgary learned from the 2013 flood?
the city needs to be better prepared for future floods
Why did Alison Redford lose public support after the flood?
delays in recovery and ignoring flood risks
How many work hours were lost due to the flooding?
5.1 million hours
Who had a harder time recovering from the flood?
people with less money or fewer resources
What was lost because some animals and plants could not survive?
biodiversity