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As everyone continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and plan for a virtual Easter this weekend, another seasonal reality is looming.
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Department wants to remind property owners who have had past flooding issues to take a look at their flood preparation plans. "It’s a good time to review and update the steps they take each year to protect and prepare their property from potential flood damage."
The snowpack at the upper and mid-valley elevations will soon be melting and early reports indicate we are still well above average for this time of year. That means that as spring moves along, area creeks and streams will start to see more water with higher levels and flows.
The release from CORD indicates, "property owners are reminded they are responsible for having a plan as well as the tools and equipment necessary to protect their properties from possible flood damage."
Local governments and the BC Ministry of Environment are watching water levels and weather conditions throughout the annual spring runoff and will issue advisories and warnings if necessary.
The Central Okanagan Emergency Program website features links to information on flood preparedness including a recommended method for sandbag diking, there is also information available for areas that might be susceptible to land slippage or movement.
West Kelowna has already brought sand and sandbags to several lakefront locations across the city and stockpiles of sandbags will be available at local fire halls throughout the Central Okanagan later this spring.
Local governments will provide information on their sandbag locations and availability. For public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, those filling sandbags are asked to maintain a safe physical distance from others. Property owners are responsible for providing their own sand to fill the bags.
In the event of an emergency and activation of the Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), the latest information will be available online and via Facebook.
