Open house: climate and community resilience
On May 1, 2025, we held an informal day of practical tips on how to better protect your home and family from the effects of climate change (flooding, extended power outages and falling trees).
There were guest speakers, themed stalls, discussions and advice to help you better prepare for these weather-related events.
We have compiled the information and presentation recordings on this page.
Presentations held in the Library’s Discovery room.
Preparing at home: a citizen’s experience
Preparing for the future: living with water and protecting your home
Preparing together: the power of neighbours in climate resilience
Kiosks in the Council Chamber
The stormwater network: a valuable ally
Preparing at home: a prepared home, a peaceful mind
Our guide to protecting your home against heavy rainfall
To learn more about sump pumps, consult the recording of the presentation by the Urban Planning department from November 2022 on Youtube, as well as their informational slide deck.
Preparing together: the power of neighbours in climate resilience
The Connecting Beaconsfield project: Building climate resilience through social connection
If there was a power outage, heat wave, shortage of water, or flood in your neighbourhood, do you know who might need help or who you could turn to if you needed help? Social connection plays an important role in responding to and recovering from these types of events. The Connecting Beaconsfield project aims to increase feelings of closeness and a sense of belonging in the community, thereby also increasing resilience.