Flood mitigation is causing road closures in Calgary while people across Alberta and parts of BC are warned of severe weather conditions..Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek announced the city is in a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) Monday afternoon.."At the City of Calgary, we learned many important lessons from 2013 when we endured major flooding," said Gondek.."Today, we have flood mitigation measures in place that put us in a better position than 10 years ago.".Memorial Drive is closed Tuesday for city crews to install temporary berms between 10 St. N.W. and Edmonton Tr. N.E. in order to protect homes, key roadways and critical infrastructure, according to a city media release..Pumps and stormwater outfalls are being prepared by city crews in low-lying communities.. City of Calgary flood zonesCourtesy of City of Calgary .Calgarians are advised to move valuables and documents out of basements, clear eavestroughs from debris and ensure sump pumps or backflow valves are working.."I realize this weather event may cause fear and anxieties to arise for Calgarians, especially for those who have lived through flooding before," said Gondek.."Let me reassure you that you are in good hands and we will continue to ensure communications are clear and frequent.”.Environment Canada issued a warning Monday morning, saying significant rainfall will bring 75 to 125 mm of rain to Calgary by Wednesday morning. Some areas can expect up to 150 mm of rainfall..Calgary saw 26.1 mm of rain on Monday.."The SOLE allows us to write local orders to clarify or deal with local challenges and quickly secure supplies needed to run essential services," said a City of Calgary media release.."In addition, this SOLE helps us take further actions to protect the most vulnerable in our community.".City officials held an update broadcast Tuesday afternoon, where they made updates to the storm response..Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Sue Henry and Gondek announced water levels have not reached dangerous levels but the emergency response is still in effect..Gondek stressed that weather is dynamic and could change at any moment..Heavy winds came through Calgary during the day Tuesday, causing a wind warning most of the day, ending at 4pm..Many pictures and videos surfaced online, such as the tree blocking part of Bonaventure Drive near Southcentre Safeway..Other cities across Alberta and British Columbia have received weather warnings too..Canmore activated its emergency co-ordination centre and is monitoring flow levels in Cougar Creek and the Bow River as of Monday afternoon..High River is under flood warning from the province and are activating its flood mitigation plans..Creston BC is under snowfall warning from the Weather Network as of early morning Tuesday, 10 to 15 cm of wet snow is expected.. Creston snowfall warningCourtesy of Weather Network
Flood mitigation is causing road closures in Calgary while people across Alberta and parts of BC are warned of severe weather conditions..Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek announced the city is in a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) Monday afternoon.."At the City of Calgary, we learned many important lessons from 2013 when we endured major flooding," said Gondek.."Today, we have flood mitigation measures in place that put us in a better position than 10 years ago.".Memorial Drive is closed Tuesday for city crews to install temporary berms between 10 St. N.W. and Edmonton Tr. N.E. in order to protect homes, key roadways and critical infrastructure, according to a city media release..Pumps and stormwater outfalls are being prepared by city crews in low-lying communities.. City of Calgary flood zonesCourtesy of City of Calgary .Calgarians are advised to move valuables and documents out of basements, clear eavestroughs from debris and ensure sump pumps or backflow valves are working.."I realize this weather event may cause fear and anxieties to arise for Calgarians, especially for those who have lived through flooding before," said Gondek.."Let me reassure you that you are in good hands and we will continue to ensure communications are clear and frequent.”.Environment Canada issued a warning Monday morning, saying significant rainfall will bring 75 to 125 mm of rain to Calgary by Wednesday morning. Some areas can expect up to 150 mm of rainfall..Calgary saw 26.1 mm of rain on Monday.."The SOLE allows us to write local orders to clarify or deal with local challenges and quickly secure supplies needed to run essential services," said a City of Calgary media release.."In addition, this SOLE helps us take further actions to protect the most vulnerable in our community.".City officials held an update broadcast Tuesday afternoon, where they made updates to the storm response..Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Sue Henry and Gondek announced water levels have not reached dangerous levels but the emergency response is still in effect..Gondek stressed that weather is dynamic and could change at any moment..Heavy winds came through Calgary during the day Tuesday, causing a wind warning most of the day, ending at 4pm..Many pictures and videos surfaced online, such as the tree blocking part of Bonaventure Drive near Southcentre Safeway..Other cities across Alberta and British Columbia have received weather warnings too..Canmore activated its emergency co-ordination centre and is monitoring flow levels in Cougar Creek and the Bow River as of Monday afternoon..High River is under flood warning from the province and are activating its flood mitigation plans..Creston BC is under snowfall warning from the Weather Network as of early morning Tuesday, 10 to 15 cm of wet snow is expected.. Creston snowfall warningCourtesy of Weather Network
