Officials in some Quebec municipalities ravaged by past flooding say they fear possible financial repercussions for residents as the province prepares to introduce new flood maps that would greatly expand areas deemed at risk.
Five years ago, when a dike gave way in Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Que., the rush of water forced more than 6,000 people from their homes. Residents have since struggled to rebuild their lives in the town just west of Montreal, but Mayor François Robillard says the new flood zone maps are sparking more frustration.
