King City, Ontario, March 15, 2024 /CNW/ – Weather services such as weather and environmental forecasting are more important than ever in preparing for and responding to increasingly severe weather as a result of climate change. Robust and up-to-date weather services are essential to protecting the health, safety and property of Canadians. Therefore, from 2016, Canada I invested $180.4 million 32 cutting-edge weather radars and one training radar will be installed nationwide. Canada.
Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada hosted a media tour of its new weather radar. King City, Ontario, to commemorate the completion of this eight-year project. This state-of-the-art, sustainable network improves the department's ability to broadly track severe weather events such as tornadoes and hurricanes and issue early severe weather warnings. Weather radar is the primary tool meteorologists use to issue more accurate and timely severe weather warnings. The new radar's coverage increased from just over 1 million square kilometers to just over 4 million square kilometers, ensuring that 99% of Canadians live within 330 kilometers of Canada's radar.
The installation of these radars represents a major advance in weather prediction technology.For example, the following station king, ontario Weather forecasters will be better able to predict severe weather. metropolitan toronto, Canada's The most populous urban center. These radars have increased frequency of data, allowing updates every 6 minutes instead of his previous 10 minute cycle. Weather information from these new radars will be used in nearly every sector of the economy, including construction, health sciences, environmental management, agriculture, and transportation.
Completion of the radar modernization project Canada's National Adaptation Strategy – A shared vision aimed at transforming the way governments and Canadians work together to take action and reduce risk before disasters occur. Early action to prepare for and adapt to a changing climate can build communities and economies that can thrive for generations to come.
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“As our climate changes, it is essential that we provide meteorologists with the technology they need to issue the fastest, most accurate weather forecasts. With this reliable, modern weather radar network, Canadians will be able to It gives us more lead time to take appropriate action to protect ourselves and our lives.'' Families and their property were lost to the effects of severe weather. ”
– Stephen Guilbeault, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change
“Modern and reliable weather forecasting systems are essential to supporting our nation's growing population. Projects like this strengthen our weather forecasting infrastructure and help Canadians better prepare for weather events. It will not only help improve the economy but also create good jobs across the country.''Government Canada completed this project by working in an open, fair and transparent manner. This speaks to the benefits of our procurement process, and it also represents the best value for all Canadians. ”
– Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement
“Faced with increasingly frequent severe and extreme weather events, Canadians are experiencing the impacts of climate change firsthand. Timely and accurate weather services are more important than ever in our preparedness and adaptation efforts. Investing in resilient, modern radar is not just a necessity, but it is fundamental to keeping Canadians safe. ”
– Adam van KoeverdenParliamentary Vice-Minister of Environment and Climate Change
“We will all be experiencing wild, unpredictable and extreme weather events hitting our communities with increasing frequency and intensity in this era of climate change. Here at our state-of-the-art weather observatory There is.” king city This will provide a great sense of security to weather monitors across the country. metropolitan torontoSimilarly, these new bases will help keep Canadians safe from coast to coast. ”
– leah taylor royMember of Parliament for Aurora-Oak Ridge-Richmond Hill
“Climate Proof Canada applauds the federal government for investing in this concrete action towards the National Adaptation Strategy. We are on the verge of another record climate-related disaster this year, and it remains unclear when and where these disasters will occur. “Better warning systems about what will happen are critical to building climate change.” By 2023, an unprecedented number of individuals, households and communities will be forced to evacuate, unable to return home or face financial or mental health challenges. They face barriers to recovery, including long-term health effects. Advanced detection of severe weather will empower residents to do more. Prioritize safety by preparing for severe weather, protecting your home, and evacuating quickly if necessary. ”
– jason clarkeChair, Climate Proof Canada
“As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, Canada It's becoming a riskier place to live, work, and get insurance. Impact of severe weather in 2023 $3.1 billion Insurance claims in communities across the country hit one of the highest annual totals in 40 years.Insurance Bureau Canada is pleased to see this investment in improving weather forecasting technology nationwide. The rise in climate-related disasters should concern us all, even if we are not directly affected. Governments, the insurance industry and all Canadians have a responsibility to adapt. ”
– craig stewartDeputy Director for Climate Change and Federal Affairs, Department of Insurance Canada
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In addition to replacing 31 aging radars, new radars were installed on the lower Athabasca River. alberta Added to network. This expanded the network to 32 weather radars across the country.
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A training radar has also been added nearby Egbert, Ontario. Training radar is used for training radar technicians and engineers. It is also used by Canadian Environment and Climate Change scientists to test new hardware and software before deploying it on other radars.
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The range of the new radar has been extended from 250 kilometers to 330 kilometers. Weather radar is a key element in predicting short-term severe weather such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, heavy rain, and ice storms.
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The first radar was installed in Radisson, SaskatchewanThe last radar was installed at Half Moon Peak in the fall of 2017. british columbiaSummer 2023.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada is continually working to optimize its weather and climate monitoring networks to provide Canadians with accurate and timely information that enables them to make informed decisions.
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government Canada The first national adaptation strategy was announced in June 27, 2023in vancouver british columbia.
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