MEDIA ADVISORY - PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - IBC a proud supporter of new Toronto Home Resilience Pilot Program
TORONTO, July 10, 2018 /CNW/ - The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo (Intact Centre), and the City of Toronto invite you to be part of the Toronto Home Resilience Pilot Program launch on July 11, 2018.
The pilot program, open to September 2018, will provide emergency preparedness and flood risk reduction education to up to 200 homeowners, providing them emergency management resources. The homeowners will also get a customized, confidential Home Flood Protection Assessment with suggestions about how they can reduce their risk of basement flooding. The program is open to owners of fully detached homes, semi-detached homes and townhomes in the city of Toronto for a subsidized fee of $95 (full value $450).
"The program is so informative and revealed many issues that did not come up during our standard home inspection. It has provided us with a roadmap to follow as we prioritize upgrades and repairs for our home. We now have peace of mind knowing that when the identified items are addressed, we are doing everything we can to protect our home from flooding." -- Lindsay Bunce, Toronto Home Resilience Program Participant
| WHO: |
Pete Karageorgos, Insurance Bureau of Canada |
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| Cheryl Evans, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo |
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| Larry Freiburger, AET Group |
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| Lindsay Bunce, Toronto Home Resilience Program participant |
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| WHAT: |
Interview and photo opportunity with Lindsay Bunce, Toronto Home Resilient Program participant. |
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| WHERE: |
Home of Lindsay Bunce – 24 Royal Street, Toronto, Ontario M6N 3Z4 |
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| WHEN: |
Wednesday July 11, 2018 -- 10:00am – 12:00pm |
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| • 10:00am – 11:00am Interview Opportunity |
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| Pete Karageorgos, Insurance Bureau of Canada |
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| Cheryl Evans, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation |
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| Lindsay Bunce, Toronto Home Resilience Program participant |
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| • 11:00am – 12:00pm Tour of Home |
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| Lindsay Bunce, Toronto Home Resilience Program participant |
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| Larry Freiburger, AET Group |
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| WHY: |
Urban flooding has emerged as a key concern for many Torontonians and Canadians alike. By participating in this program, homeowners can better assess their flooding risk and make educated decisions to help prevent damage to their homes and property. Lessons learned in Toronto will inform a nation-wide flood risk reduction program that will provide Canadians with the practical resources they need to reduce their risk of basement flooding. |
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For more information, visit www.toronto.ca/resilientTO.
SOURCE Insurance Bureau of Canada
Communications Contacts: Steve Kee, Director, Media & Digital Communications, 416-362-2031 ext. 4387 (office), 416-841-5669 (cell), [email protected]; Dr. Blair Feltmate, Head, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo, T: 226-339-3506, E: [email protected], www.intactcentre.ca
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