Tim Conrad, APR’s Post

Mother Nature's Climate Carnival continues. This report highlights what we've experienced since last summer - not near enough precipitation and a mostly absent winter. From Kamloops, you can see on some of the distant mountains that the only snow left is at higher elevations, and for anyone sliding on the slopes during the closing week a month ago, they know it was a challenge to ride snow to the bottom of the mountain. As Emergency Preparedness Week wraps up, keep the pedal down. Mother Nature doesn't do calendars. Small doses do better with preparedness, from what I've learned through my work studying communities and residents. Dumping out troves of information is overwhelming, and residents freeze. Encourage small steps to get results. Next, dust off the emergency, business continuity, and crisis communications plans and supporting guides, templates, and processes. I long for the day I walk into an organization that has all three and has put them through the grind of practice. We can and must do better. It's time - the Climate Carnival is about to give away bracelets for endless rides. Fasten your seatbelts.

More impacts on capacity and rates....

Although we have seen some rain over the last couple of weeks across B.C., there remains a significant water deficit in most of BCs watersheds. This increases the risk of ongoing drought and wildfire. This is a good reminder of the importance of proactively reducing your disaster risk and planning for an effective response to residual risk.

As winter approaches, it’s crucial for commercial property owners to take proactive measures to protect their investments. The consequences of power outages, burst pipes and water leaks lead to significant losses in time, money and resources. No matter the structure or area, ensure you’re taking proper steps to protect your property with our winterization strategies. Essential winterization tips for commercial property owners: https://bit.ly/4fY9tSM Addressing frozen pipes in commercial properties: https://bit.ly/3AGgRDB

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We're back with more tips and tricks to keeping your pipes from freezing and your property from getting damaged by water. It's time to winterize, and that means shutting off the water supply and considering an investment in heating cables. #DamagePrevention #HomeSafety

Holiday Q&A: What’s the first thing to do if you find water damage? Quick answer: Stop the source, shut off the water supply, and call Restore Canada. Acting fast minimizes damage and ensures your property is back to normal as quickly as possible. Have more questions? Comment below or send us a message. #HolidayTips #WaterDamageRecovery #EmergencyResponse #RestoreCanada

A common misconception we have heard is the assumption that rainfall is measured at your city's local airport, which could be many miles from your event's location. At Vortex, we take a hyper-local approach to measuring rainfall, uusing a Stage IV 2.5-mile radius that includes your event location. Accuracy matters - and we're here to provide reliable, independent rainfall measurements across the continental United States. ☔

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The traffic trend on National Waterways over the years suggests a rapid increase from 28.16 million tons in FY 2014-15 to 133.03 million tons in FY 2023-24. Here's a look at the share of traffic on inland waterways across various modes.