Title:
North Rustico Evacuation Route
Agreement Number:
the PSIMS agreement number:20852
Agreement Value:
$225,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 6, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
The Community of North Rustico has a population of 600 people and is located along the North Shore of Prince Edward Island. It is a significant tourist population in that it borders on the Cavendish National Park. It is generally located in a valley surrounded by hills on three sides and water on the fourth. Currently, one of its main streets, Harbourview Drive is subject to flooding during tidal surges. This flooding causes the community to split into two sections with citizens from the east side being isolated due to the flooding. Approximately 75 homes are affected by this flooding. This project is planned to provide for an Evacuation Route for these individuals at times when Harbourview Drive is flooded.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
The project involves building an evacuation route/additional road. The road will be constructed a safe distance away from the currently impacted road that has suffered closures from tidal surges and local flooding for extended periods of time. This flooding impacts residences of 75 homes. This route will allow residents to evacuate the impacted area as well as allow first responders access in a time of need during a flood.
Location:
Summerside/Charlottetown/ North Rustico, Prince Edward Island, CA C1A 7N8
Reference Number:
214-2019-2020-Q2-0064
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
Province of Prince Edward Island / Province du L'Île-du-Prince-Édouard
Research Organization:
Department of Rural Development Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Environment Town of North Rustico
Federal Riding Name:
Charlottetown
Federal Riding Number:
11002
Program:
(NDMP) National Disaster Mitigation Program
Program Purpose:
The NDMP addresses rising flood risks and costs, and builds the foundation for informed mitigation investments that could reduce, or even negate, the effects of flood events. The NDMP fills a critical gap in Canada's ability to effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from, flood-related events by building a body of knowledge on flood risks in Canada, and investing in foundational