RDKB Information Bulletin: Boundary on Flood Watch

RDKB Information Bulletin
Trail, BC
2:10 p.m.
For Immediate Release

Boundary on Flood Watch

A flood watch is in effect for the Boundary region, according to the BC River Forecast Centre.

A flood watch means that watercourse levels are rising and may breach banks. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers and creeks may occur.

Should you need sand and/or bags, please pick them up at the locations listed below (please note you will need to fill the bags with sand):

Beaverdell/Carmi:          Fire Hall

Christina Lake:                 Fire Hall

Grand Forks & Area D: (see attached maps for location of sand & bags and mitigation works)

  • 18th St at Kettle River Drive (beside cemetery north of Dog Park)
  • Grand Forks Arena (west side of building)
  • Morrissey Creek Rd at ATV Staging Area
  • Grand Forks Airport
  • Barbara Ann Park off Riverside Drive

Greenwood:      Public Works Yard
Midway:              Public Works Yard
Rock Creek:        Riverside Centre
Westbridge:       Westbridge Community Hall

The RDKB urges residents to remain cautious and to stay clear of fast-flowing watercourses and potentially unstable river and creek banks.

The RDKB continues to monitor the situation. For updates and emergency preparedness information, visit https://emergency.rdkb.com/

If you haven’t already done so, please sign up for our Emergency Notification System at https://voyent-alert.com/ca/community/#registration