Climate Resilient Burlington Plan

Subsidies and grants

• Home Flood Protection Program - A residential flood risk reduction education program that helps Burlington residents take action to reduce their flood risk and reduce damage in the event of a flood. Up to 50% of the assessment fee for up to 20 households is available every year.
• Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program - A financial assistance program that covers the cost of a building permit for flood prevention work, such as the installation of a backwater valve and/or sump pump and the repair/replacement of a sanitary line with the installation of a backwater valve. Assistance is offered to Burlington residents on a first come, first served basis.
• Enhanced Basement Flooding Subsidy Program - Halton Region's Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program makes it easier and more affordable for residents in Halton to make improvements that can help reduce the risk of flooding. These include downspout disconnection, weeping tile disconnection and sump pump installation, backwater valve installation, and sewer lateral (pipe) lining and repair.
• Basement Flooding Mitigation Program - Halton Region's Basement Flooding Mitigation Program allows the Region to make improvements to wastewater mains, laterals and maintenance holes in the City of Burlington and other municipalities within Halton Region.

Extreme weather and public notification system

• Extreme weather alerts - Warming and cooling centres are open in Burlington when extreme hot and cold temperatures are present.
• Cold warnings - Halton Region provides information about the risks associated with extreme cold temperatures and steps you can take to protect yourself from cold-related injuries
• Heat warnings - Halton Region provides information about heat illnesses and how to take precautions and prevent health issues in extreme heat
• Preparation for a power outage or severe storm - Learn how you can prepare for and deal with power outages and severe storms in Burlington. Halton Region also provides information on community hazards and risks, such as windstorms, winter storms, thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes and flooding.
• The City of Burlington provides emergency notifications for residents to stay informed during emergencies through the national Alert Ready System. View our Emergency Plan and Preparedness page to learn more about how you can plan for emergencies. 

Disease

• Lyme disease - Halton Region provides information about Lyme disease and how to protect yourself and your family against the spread of the bacterial infection.
• West Nile virus - Halton Region provides information about West Nile virus and how to reduce impacts on residents
• Tree pests and diseases - Learn more about the different pests and diseases that can affect the health of our local trees and what you can do to lower risk.

Climate Resilient Burlington

• Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Year 4 Progress Report. February 20, 2026 Staff Report
• Appendix A: Climate Resilient Burlington Year 4 Progress Update – Status Snapshot
• Appendix B: CRB Year 4 Progress Update on 32 Actions and KPIs
• Appendix C: CRB Year 4 Progress Update – Funding Sources
• Climate Resilient Burlington (CRB): A Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather Progress Report. May 30, 2025 Staff Report
• Appendix A: CRB Year 3 Progress Report on 32 Actions
• Appendix B: CRB Year 3 Progress Report on Key Performance Indicators
• Appendix C: CRB Year 3 Progress Report on Expenditures Associated With Initiatives Completed in 2024
• CRB Pan. May 13, 2024 Staff Report
• Appendix A: CRB Year 2 Progress Update
• Appendix B: CRB Key Performance Indicators
• CRB Plan. June 28, 2023 Staff Report
• Appendix A: CRB Progress Report
• CRB Plan. July 7, 2022 Staff Report
• Appendix A: Final CRB Plan
• Appendix B: Stakeholder Comments to the Draft CRB Plan
• CRB Plan. May 5 2022 Staff Report
• Appendix A: Draft CRB Plan
• Appendix B: Survey Results on Vision, Principles, Climate Impacts and Actions, Oct. 27 to Nov. 14. 2022
• Appendix C: CRB Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Technical Report, December 2021
• Appendix D: CRB Engagement Plan, October 2021
• Appendix E: CRB Engagement Report, March 2022
• CRB Presentation Slides and Video
• CRB virtual launch recording, October 27, 2021
• Climate Adaptation Plan March 2021 Staff Report
• Appendix A: Climate Projections for Burlington Region
• Appendix B: Infographics for Burlington Region
• Burlington’s Climate Adaptation Plan, March 2021 presentation slides and video