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Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre
Spring Freshet – Information Report
June 5, 2007 13:00 hours

Overview

A High Streamflow Advisory means that river levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, but that no major flooding is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

A Flood Watch means that river levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur.

A Flood Warning means that river levels have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result.

It is extremely important for individuals to be prepared for emergencies. Assemble and keep an emergency kit ready that contains enough supplies to support you and your family for at least 72 hours.

Northeast Region

A Flood Warning is in effect for the upper Fraser River (McBride, Prince George, Quesnel and other locations along the Fraser River).

The Fraser River at Prince George is now expected to reach well above flood stage this week.

The south Peace and Liard rivers are rising rapidly due to significant snowmelt and precipitation. The Nechako is also experiencing high flow.

Northwest Region

A Flood Warning is in effect for the Nass River. Flooding is anticipated in unprotected sections of the Nass Valley. The Nass will continue to rise today and possibly longer.

The Nass Valley is forecast to receive moderate rainfall over the next 24-48 hours.
A Flood Warning is in effect for the Skeena River. Flooding is occurring along unprotected sections of the Skeena valley, and flooding is anticipated near Terrace and in other communities along the Skeena.

The Skeena River watershed is forecast to receive significant rainfall, lasting through to Wednesday.
A Flood Warning is in effect for the Bulkley River. The Bulkley River from Houston downstream to Hazelton is forecast to continue rising over the next few days, peaking possibly Wed-Fri (June 6-8 ). Flooding is anticipated to occur in areas unprotected by dikes.



Central Region

A Flood Watch was issued today for the North Thompson River upstream of Kamloops. (Birch Island, Clearwater, McLure).

Moderate to heavy rain is forecasted for today and into Wednesday.

The North Thompson River continues to rise and forecast to peak Thursday-Friday (June 7-8 ).

Flooding may occur along low-lying sections of the river upstream of Kamloops in areas without protection of standard dikes. No flooding is forecast for the City of Kamloops. This situation is strongly contingent upon the rainfall forecast for the next few days. Actual flows will vary depending upon the amount of rainfall received in the watershed.

Southeast Region

A High Streamflow Advisory is in effect for the Slocan River. The Slocan has been rising slowly as a result of recent hot weather and snowmelt in the basin.

Southwest Region

A High Streamflow Advisory is in effect for the lower Fraser River, encompassing the area between Hope and the ocean. Flooding is anticipated to occur in areas unprotected by dikes.

A High Streamflow Advisory is in effect for the Lillooet River. The Lillooet River is beginning to plateau and is expected to remain near its current level over the next 1-3 days.

River Level Situation and Forecast:

Click here http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/rfc/river_forec...un2007_0800.pdf for latest detailed forecast and commentary.

Click here http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/rfc/river_forec...et2007_info.htm to view up-to-date information from the River Forecast Centre website.

Click here http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/formNav.asp to view real-time B.C. river level monitoring station readings.

Weather Forecast:

Click here http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/forecast/...ex_e.html?id=BC to view the Environment Canada Weather Office forecasts.

Public Health Advisories:

Click here http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/emergency/flooding.html to view public health information provided by the B.C. Ministry of Health.

Highway Conditions:

Highway 16 is closed in both directions 37 kilometers east of Terrace because of a debris slide. Clearing is continuing. Temporary openings scheduled for 7 am to 9 am, 2 pm to 3 pm, and 8 pm to 10 pm daily until further notice.

Nisg’a Highway is closed in both directions from Gitwinksihlkw (Canyon City) to Greenville because of a washout.

Highway 99, six kilometers north of Pemberton is reduced to single lane, alternating traffic due to flooding.

For the most up-to-date information on this situation and others, visit http://www.drivebc.ca or call toll-free, 1-800-550-4997.

Provincial Response Activity:

A toll-free provincial flood information line is available daily from 12 noon to 8 p.m. The number is: 1-888-350-6070.

Provincial government staff are monitoring river levels, and together with local government officials and First Nations bands are reviewing potential threats to the public, infrastructure and the environment.

The Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre in Victoria is activated.

Provincial regional emergency operation centres in Terrace, Prince George, Kamloops, Nelson and Surrey are activated. Staffing is being increased in the Provincial centres at Prince George, Terrace and Surrey in anticipation of high water flows.

The province’s logistical preparations include sandbags, sandbag filling machines, and other flood fighting materials. 3.5 million sandbags have been distributed to local authorities. Ministry of Forests firefighting crews will be used for sandbagging operations in support of local governments.

$1.1 million has been spent on 9.5 kilometers of innovative flood protection technology – called gabion diking. This has been deployed to Mission, Kamloops, Prince George and Quesnel.

An Agriculture Notice -- Livestock Relocation Phase 2 and 3 was issued June 2 by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Ministry of Agriculture and Lands.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Lands has an emergency operations centre in Abbotsford. It is providing flood awareness information and guidance on managing livestock in preparation for flooding.

For more information on the relocation of cattle and emergency preparedness planning, dairy farmers are asked to call the BC Milk Producers Flood Line at 1-877-859-6140 or click here http://www.bcmilkproducers.ca/news_publications/index.php . For more general information on agricultural emergency preparedness, farmers are asked to contact the MEOC in Abbotsford toll free at 1-888-221-7141

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