Calgary and Area Flood, June 2013
My hubby, Les and I have lived in Calgary, Alberta for over 25 years and this is the first time we have seen this kind of flooding or crisis in our city. I’m talking about the Calgary and Area Flood of June 2013.
Over 75,000 of our 1.3 million residents have been evacuated from their homes.
I feel moved to share with you and any of those who are struggling these words from the Reverend Pat Campbell:
There is only one Life. That Life is God’s Life. That Life is my life now. Even in the midst of what appears to be fear, chaos, and worry, I claim and know that all is well.
Whatever needs to be known, is known. Whatever needs to be done, is done.
I know for all people being affected by this abundance of water, that they are safe, their loved ones are safe, and their animals are safe. Their communities open their arms to embrace those who are being displaced, or are in danger of being displaced.
Everyone has a roof over their head and a warm, dry place to sleep. I also know that we all come through this situation stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. In gratitude, I release this treatment to the Law. And so it is.
We are required to demonstrate resilience . . . and we did!
Post Calgary Flood Descriptions:
The Calgary and Area Flood of June 2013 was an unprecedented event in Alberta’s history. On June 20 and 21, 2013, torrential rains poured over Calgary and surrounding areas, resulting in the Bow and Elbow Rivers overflowing their banks and flooding downtown Calgary, numerous suburbs, and nearby communities.
Headlines read:
- “Massive Flooding in Calgary Leaves City Paralyzed“
- “Southern Alberta Severely Impacted by Record Breaking Floods“
- “Calgary Residents Evacuated as Flooding Reaches Unprecedented Levels“
- “Local and Federal Resources Stretched as Calgary Struggles with Devastating Floods“
The floods caused extensive property damage, including to homes, businesses, roads and bridges, as well as power and water outages. Several areas were evacuated and the State of Emergency declared by the Alberta government lasted for eight days. In total, over 100,000 people were displaced and the estimated cost of damages was over $6 billion. The floods left a lasting impression on the region and some of the affected areas are still recovering today.
We had a fine leader to walk us through the shock.In response to the flooding, Mayor Naheed Nenshi said, “This is a serious situation and the city is doing everything we can to help. Our priority is to ensure public safety and to prevent any further damage and loss of life. We are working closely with the provincial government and other agencies to help address the situation as quickly as possible.”
For a detailed and official description of what happened and why, the City of Calgary has a well put-together archive of the Calgary and Area Flood, June 2013
Please check out these related posts:
Calgary, Alberta: A Resilient Community
Slave Lake, Alberta: A Resilient Community
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