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Last year, Cariboo residents were worried about fires, now they are being asked to be ready for any flood-related emergencies that could occur in the coming weeks and months.
As the temperature heats up, the rate of snowmelt increases and the Cariboo Regional District is prepared for any flood situations.
“This weekend, we were actively monitoring higher-than-normal stream flows in the region and we are prepared to respond to any flood-related emergencies,” said John MacLean, the CRD’s EOC director and CEO.
“High stream flows are just one example of some of the impacts we could see from spring melt in the Cariboo. We could also experience flooding, debris flows, high-water tables or landslides during freshet, which is why we are encouraging residents to make sure they are prepared.”
People are being encouraged to use caution around rivers, streams and culverts and urge children not to play in those areas.
Assessing your property and buildings for potential drainage issues is an important proactive measure.
Having plans in place in the event of an emergency is also beneficial. Preplanning to ensure family members and their needs are considered, taking steps to reduce damage to your home or possessions in the event of floods (or fires), and making plans for pets and livestock will make evacuation or the ability to withstand an unexpected event easier to endure.
The snowpack in the Cariboo region is 110 per cent of normal, however, temperature variations and precipitation events are also significant contributors to how the snow melts and runs off each spring.
The B.C. River Forecast Centre reports, “Disturbances such as fire affect the hydrologic response of streams, rivers and lakes relevant to potential flooding. Specifically, flows from snowmelt dominated watersheds impacted by fires tend to be greater and peak earlier as compared to undisturbed areas, even under normal weather conditions. Many of the regions affected by burns last summer have above normal snow packs this year.”
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