A Tiny Explanation: Changing Precipitation
Mar. 19/21
Change for Climate is a climate change initiative from the City of Edmonton.
Mar. 19/21
Change for Climate is a climate change initiative from the City of Edmonton.
In future, Edmontonians should expect different precipitation patterns: wetter springs and winters, drier summers, and more frequent heavy rainfall events. While the temperature is expected to increase in all seasons, precipitation may increase in some seasons, but change very little in others. Along with rain events, we might also face an increase in drought conditions.
So what can we do about this changing precipitation to help better protect our homes?
- Landscaping: Stop water from getting in by sloping landscaping, eaves, and downspouts away from your home.
- Keep it dry: Install a backwater valve to protect your home from a sewer line back-up and make sure your sump pump is working.
- Keep it safe: For worst case scenarios, keep valuables in water proof containers and make sure that your insurance is up to date.
A Tiny Explanation is a series of short how-to videos and infographics to help you understand the changes projected for Edmonton and how to prepare your home.
For details about home retrofits to make your home resilient to climate change, visit climateresilienthome.ca.
For details about Edmonton’s changing climate, visit edmonton.ca/climateresilience.
