Fraser Valley – MARCH 19 UPDATE – Fraser Valley Regional District: State of Local Emergency for Electoral Area E
Due to an atmospheric river causing increased risks associated with landslides and debris flows; and the corresponding threat to public safety, a State of Local Emergency for Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Area E has been declared.
The State of Emergency will remain in effect until the threat is resolved. This notice will remain in place until the cancellation of the State of Local Emergency.
For information and updates, follow:
www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRD
Do not call 911 for information or updates.
During evacuations, emergency shelter and food may be provided on a case-by-case basis. To receive this assistance, set up your BC Services Card app ahead of evacuations, and create a profile on www.ess.gov.bc.ca.
FROM DISTRICT OF HOPE – Water is currently flowing over Kawakawa Lake Road at 2nd Beach. The culvert is overwhelmed due to ongoing severe weather.
Flooding signage is in place and crews are monitoring the situation.
Use caution when travelling through this area.
Sandbag Station Available:
A self-fill sandbag station is still set up on 7th Avenue by the Hope Electric Substation. Sand and bags are available for residents experiencing pooling or rising water.
Stay Informed:
• DriveBC.ca – Road conditions
• PreparedBC.ca – Emergency preparedness
• Alertable App – Local alerts
Report Issues:
• Public Concern Form: hope.ca/p/public-concern-form (link in bio)
• District Office: 604-869-5671
• Emergencies: 911
Please stay alert, drive carefully, and check in on neighbours where possible.
MARCH 18 STORY – The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for our region. To read the full advisory from the River Forecast Centre, visit: https://loom.ly/5JlhLfo.
Please respect any trail closures and avoid recreational activities near high streamflow rivers or streams.
Localized flooding can be reported through the City of Chilliwack app or by calling our Operations department at 604.793.2810.
For more information, visit: https://loom.ly/Vcmx4Zs.
From City of Maple Ridge:
Due to ongoing heavy rainfall and elevated reservoir levels, BC Hydro is planning to conduct a controlled release at Alouette Dam to manage reservoir capacity.
ALOUETTE DAM RELEASE UPDATE – DELAYED
BC Hydro’s planned controlled release to manage reservoir levels has been DELAYED as rainfall was lower than anticipated. An update will be shared once further information is available from BC Hydro.
A controlled release is a necessary and routine operation to safely regulate reservoir levels and is not an emergency. It will increase downstream flows, particularly in areas already impacted by the heavy rains.
