So far, two-thirds of Quebec municipalities don't have an updated preparedness plan. The government has promised to provide funding to assist the municipalities in preparing their plans. Public Security Minister Martin Coiteux announced the action plan Thursday in response to the floods' slow recovery process. (CBC)The updated plans would include new tools for cities to speed up applications for financial assistance after a disaster hits. It would also allow for more information to be shared between the province and municipalities, such as the files of evacuees, which could help speed up aid.

Source: CBC News March 01, 2018 15:14 UTC