UPDATED: Evacuation Order for Manly Meadows expanded
By Lone Sheep Publishing
An Evacuation Order has been expanded by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Regional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to include an additional two (2) properties in Manly Meadows in rural Grand Forks/Electoral Area D, effective as of May 4, 2023 at 5 p.m. because of rising river levels.
EOC officials will be delivering Evacuation Orders to residents at the affected properties.
The evacuation order now applies to approximately 10 addressed properties.
The full list of addresses as well as a map of the evacuation order and alert areas are available at emergency.rdkb.com.
“Based on close monitoring of water levels, we’ve determined that it was necessary to increase the Evacuation Order area,” says Mark Stephens, RDKB’s emergency manager and EOC Director.
Emergency Support Services will be provided to those affected through our partners at the Canadian Red Cross.
The public is advised to exercise caution and stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and creeks and potentially unstable riverbanks. They are also requested to report any woody debris and log jams that have been mobilized during the high-streamflow period to FrontCounter BC.
Grand Forks Issues Evacuation Alert for 12th Street in Johnson Flats
A State of Local Emergency and an Evacuation Order have been issued by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Regional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for South Johnson Flats in rural Grand Forks/Electoral Area D, effective as of May 3, 2023 at 5 p.m. because of anticipated rising river levels overnight.
The RDKB EOC said the City of Grand Forks has requested an Evacuation Alert for 12th Street in Johnson Flats.
The RDKB EOC said an evacuation order is now in effect for approximately 10 addressed properties. The evacuation alert applies to 34 addresses.
The full list of addresses as well as a map of the evacuation order and alert areas are available at emergency.rdkb.com. Evacuation orders will be delivered to each household by emergency personnel.
“We have issued this Evacuation Order as current modeling shows river levels will reach our flood response plan trigger point overnight and we wish to give residents time to evacuate during daylight hours,” says Mark Stephens, RDKB’s emergency manager and EOC Director.
Emergency Support Services will be provided to those affected through our partners at the Canadian Red Cross.
The RDKB EOC said the public is advised to exercise caution and stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and creeks and potentially unstable riverbanks.
The public is also requested to report any woody debris and log jams that have been mobilized during the high-streamflow period to FrontCounter BC.
RDKB Issues Evacuation Alert for South Johnson Flats and Manly Meadows, Grand Forks
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Regional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an Evacuation Alert for South Johnson Flats and Manly Meadows in rural Grand Forks, effective as of May 3, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. due to the possibility of flooding.
An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Regional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for South Johnson Flats and Manly Meadows in rural Grand Forks, effective as of May 3, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. due to the possibility of flooding.
A full list of addresses as well as a map of the evacuation alert area in the RDKB are available at emergency.rdkb.com.
"This Evacuation Alert is in place to prepare residents to evacuate their premises or property should it be found necessary," the RDKB EOC media release said.
"Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to an Evacuation Order, however, they may receive limited notice due to changing conditions."
Mark Stephens, RDKB’s emergency manager and EOC Director said the Regional Emergency Operations Centre is issuing these alerts as weather models are showing that rivers will continue to rise.
“We encourage residents to stay up to date by checking official sources for information and to sign up for our evacuation alert system,” Stephens said.
The public is advised to exercise caution and stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and creeks and potentially unstable riverbanks. They are also requested to report any woody debris and log jams that have been mobilized during the high-streamflow period to FrontCounter BC.
What You Should Do:
- Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be issued while separated.
- Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g., insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents or pets, and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
- Make arrangements to stay with family or friends (if possible).
- Prepare to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.
- Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
- Arrange transportation for all your household.
- Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
- Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
- Monitor for information on a potential Evacuation Order and location of Reception Centres.
The RDKB EOC said the public is advised to exercise caution and stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and creeks and potentially unstable riverbanks and are also requested to report any woody debris and log jams that have been mobilised during the high-streamflow period to FrontCounter BC.
The RDKB’s Regional Emergency Operations Centre is activated to a level 3.
Regularly monitor the emergency.rdkb.com website as well as the @RDKB_Emergency twitter feed for the latest emergency news, weather forecasts and alerts. Use it to find out the ways you can protect your home, how to make an emergency plan and build your grab & go bags so that you can leave at short notice if you must.
Anyone who has not already done so, please sign up for our Emergency Notification System at https://voyent-alert.com/ca/community/#registration
— Source Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
