One goal in the updated Ottawa natural hazards mitigation plan is to streamline the damage assessments that happen after a flood. Building and Zoning Official Matthew Stafford says it’s not unusual for a property owner to deal with three assessment teams.
Audio PlayerStafford says all three could save time and resources by having just one. Besides taking up a property owner’s time, there are problems when different assessments tally different damage amounts. Those damage amounts may determine what the legal options are for restoring the property or rebuilding.