Action 3.2 Develop a media notification system to prepare residents for large storm events
  • Provide information on what to do before, during and after extreme rain events in real time… 
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Action 3.3 Continue and enhance the Basement Flooding Subsidy Program and incentivize other methods of protecting property
  • Include a subsidy for sewer lateral video surveillance and subsequent repair or replacement as part of the Basement Flooding Subsidy Program;
  • Continue to subsidize rainbarrels…
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Action 3.4 Continue and enhance tree pruning programs to develop proper tree health and limit future damage
  • Enhance tree pruning and maintenance programs on City of Windsor trees using the City’s updated Tree Inventory;
  • Implement an outreach program for private tree care and maintenance…
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Action 3.5 Review and improve policies and procedures to prepare for overland flooding
  • Identify vulnerable roads and areas prone to overland flooding and have appropriate plans in place to address them;
  • Continue to provide sandbags to vulnerable properties when required;
  • Continue to sandbag critical infrastructure when required;
  • Install high water detection equipment at critical infrastructure to monitor surface water levels…
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Action 3.6 Promote public and private building standards and maintenance practices which protect buildings and HVAC units from damage due to increased cooling demand
  • Consider new design and replacement standards for building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units;
  • Enhance preventative maintenance for building HVAC units…
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Objective 4: Strengthen Infrastructure Resilience  Priority Action Vote totals  Priority Objective Vote totals
Action 4.1 Implement the Sewer Master Plan overall recommendations (including but not limited to)
  • Identify infrastructure most at risk for extreme weather impacts;
  • Install rain guards in sanitary manholes…
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Action 4.2 Increase City of Windsor staff resources to respond to infrastructure issues during extreme weather 
  • Review staff resources required for flooded infrastructure response during extreme rain events…
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Action 4.3 Incorporate climate change considerations into infrastructure design, development, maintenance and renewal
  • Continue to consider climate change when implementing the City of Windsor’s Asset Management Plan… 
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Action 4.4 Implement the recommendations of the East Riverside Flood Risk study to reduce overland flooding risk
  • Assess vulnerable areas and properties along the Detroit River;
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