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Evacuation alert lifted

Residents in Armstrong living along Meighan Creek can breathe a sigh of relief.

City officials said creek levels have dropped to the point the advanced evacuation alert for properties in the Willowdale Road, Patterson Avenue and lower Becker Street areas has been lifted.

The state of local emergency remains in place as day time temperatures are forecast to be up to 10 degrees above the seasonal norm, which could cause a rapid rise in creeks as the snow melts at higher elevations.

Due to the ongoing flood threat, residents are encouraged to monitor the City’s website and local media stations as all updates will be posted to these locations.

Alternatively people can call City Hall at 250-546-3023.

Members of the public, observing or working near creeks are reminded that creek levels may rise quickly and should exercise caution at all times around the fast moving water and creek banks.

Sand and bags are currently available for self-filling, at no cost, at the Public Works Yard located at 2950 Patterson Avenue and at the corner of Bridge Street and Okanagan Blvd.



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