The CHRIS platform aims to provide a comprehensive GIS- and web-based tool to allow the general public and decision makers to explore the climate-related hazards and information for the Province of Prince Edward Island.
CHRIS was developed by the Government of Prince Edward Island and the University of Prince Edward Island. Funding was provided from the Government of Prince Edward Island and the Government of Canada.
Disclaimer
The hazard maps included in CHRIS are developed with various tools and data from various sources. Although significant efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the hazard maps, it is important to acknowledge that the maps are not guaranteed to be correct or complete or current due to these factors: 1) the data collected from various sources may have different resolutions and levels of accuracy, 2) the modeling methods used always have their limitations in representing the real world, and 3) some data are being updated on a daily or weekly basis and any updates after the creation of the hazard maps are thus not reflected. The pluvial flood hazard maps in CHRIS are produced to support high-level hazard screening, public awareness, preliminary planning, and preliminary risk assessments. Results are approximate and are not meant to support site-specific property or infrastructure assessments, which would require detailed engineering flood hazard mapping studies. For any site-specific questions or concerns, users are encouraged to consult with a competent professional.
CHRIS is developed with care and believed to be reliable, but mechanical or human errors remain a possibility. Any commercial users or development practitioners should use the data and maps from CHRIS with caution. The Government of Prince Edward Island undertakes NO duty or accepts NO responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions in the data, nor for any loss or damage directly or indirectly caused to any person or body by reason of, or arising out of, any use of CHRIS. Any conclusions drawn or decisions made, based on an interpretation of the data in CHRIS, are the sole responsibility of the user.
The data and maps included in this portal are developed with care and believed to be reliable, but mechanical or human errors remain a possibility. Any commercial users or development practitioners should use the data and maps on this portal with caution. We accept NO responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions in the data or maps, nor for any loss or damage directly or indirectly caused to any person or body by reason of, or arising out of, any use of this portal.