Planning in Flood Hazard Areas
Data and Resources
Additional Info
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Creator | Department of Municipal and Community Affairs |
| Summary | This guide is intended to be used by community governments, elected officials, senior administration officers, planners, engineers and other qualified professionals as a framework for applying the guidance in practice when integrating flood hazard mapping into community planning and land management decisions. This guide may also be of interest to a broader audience, including residents wanting a better understanding of flood hazard maps and their relationship to flood risk in NWT communities. |
| Local Relevance | The guide is directly relevant to communities in the Northwest Territories, especially those at high risk of riverine flooding. It supports local governments, planners, and residents in making safer land-use decisions. |
| Notes | |
| Tags | Flooding,Hazard Mapping,Community Planning,Land Use |
| Geographic Region | NWT |
| Release Date | 2026-02-01 |
| Last Modified Date | 2026-02-01 |
| Funding Program | Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program |