Understanding GeoSafe Assessments

GeoSafe supports screening for rainfall-driven surface flooding and flood exposure near mapped waterways. The platform uses available terrain, rainfall, waterway, and hazard information to help identify areas that may require further review.

GeoSafe is a screening-level decision-support tool. It is designed to help identify potential flood exposure and prioritize areas for further investigation. Results should be treated as indicative, not definitive. Site-specific engineering or regulatory decisions should be reviewed by a qualified professional.

GeoSafe uses available Canadian terrain datasets where coverage exists. Data resolution and quality may vary by location. The selected data source and resolution are shown in the assessment output where available.

A depth-impact method estimates how potential flood depth may relate to building or property impact. GeoSafe uses publicly available depth-impact approaches to support preliminary exposure screening. These results are intended for decision support and should not be treated as final valuation, insurance, or damage assessment.

Yes. Selected users can upload custom terrain and landcover data for project-specific analysis. Custom uploads can support more detailed screening where higher-quality local data is available.

GeoSafe is designed for use across Canada. Data quality varies by region depending on available terrain, weather, building, and hazard datasets. Areas with higher-resolution public data may produce more detailed screening outputs.

Assessment time depends on the size of the study area, available datasets, and system demand. Smaller areas are generally processed faster, while larger areas or more detailed assessments may take longer.

GeoSafe reports summarize the selected area, available datasets, flood exposure indicators, affected assets, maps, and decision-support notes. Report access and usage limits depend on the selected account or project arrangement.