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Heading
into the long weekend, the Cariboo Regional District would like to remind
residents about the resources and responsibilities for flooding issues.
Property owners are responsible for taking the necessary steps on their
property to protect their home and property from flooding, while
government emergency programs focus on broader flood response measures.
The CRD provides sand and sandbags for property owners as needed, as well
as information about sandbag placement and how to prepare for
emergencies.
Unfilled bags and sand are available at the following locations for
residents who are experiencing or want to be prepared for flooding:
- Wildwood Fire Hall
- Miocene Fire Hall
- 150 Mile House Fire Hall
- Kersley Fire Hall
- Lone Butte Fire Hall
If you require
sandbags, stop by one of the listed fire halls to pick up unfilled bags
and fill them with sand. The sand and sandbags are provided free to
residents for protecting their homes; however, there is a limited supply
of sandbags, so residents are asked to take only what they need.
If you are experiencing a flooding emergency, please call the Provincial
Emergency Reporting Line at 1-800-663-3456. For other concerns,
contact the Cariboo Regional District at 250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636.
Here are some additional steps residents can take to be prepared for any
type of emergency:
1. Have an emergency plan prepared
for your household.
Have a plan for your family members and their needs, consider how you
will care for or transport pets and livestock and identify how you will
get information in an emergency. Planning ahead of time will mean you can
respond quickly in an emergency.
2. Have an emergency kit prepared.
Creating a home emergency kit doesn't need to take long. Visit gov.bc.ca/preparedbc for a basic list
and remember to add personal items, such as prescription medications, an
extra pair of eyeglasses and copies of important documents like
passports, birth certificates and insurance papers. Make sure emergency
kits are in easily accessible locations.
3. Sign up for
the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System.
Rest assured that you will be notified when an emergency affects you.
Sign up or make sure your contact information is up-to-date at cariboord.ca.
Find more information on flood preparedness, current freshet conditions
and emergency updates at:
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