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