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Self-Fill Sandbag Stations Set Up in Preparation for Rising Water Levels

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May 05, 2023

With the warm temperatures over the past few days, the potential for thunderstorms in the long term forecast, and the anticipated start of spring freshet, the RDEK has set up a number of self-fill sandbag stations and is reminding residents about the need to be cautious around all waterways.

The RDEK is encouraging residents who live in flood-prone areas to take steps to be prepared in the event the region does experience localized flooding.

Self-fill sandbag stations have been set up at:

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RDEK, Regional District of East Kootenay, flooding, houses, Fernie BC, Elk Valley

RDEK Contributes Funding to Help Install Temporary Bridge and Restore Public Access to Recreational Area Following November Floods

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Dec 16, 2021

The RDEK Board of Directors has approved $100,000 in funding through the Electoral Area A portion of the Elk Valley Mine Tax Sharing Funds to support the installation of a temporary bridge over Morrissey Creek and restore access to the Morrissey and Coal Creek Areas.

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RDEK, Fernie BC, flooding, Morrissey, Coal Creek

RDEK - Bracing for Possibility of Severe Thunderstorms

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Jun 12, 2020

June 12, 2020 - The possibility of severe weather this weekend has the Regional District of East Kootenay urging residents to remain vigilant about being aware and prepared for changing conditions.
On Saturday, a vigorous cold front is forecast to cross southern B.C. generating strong thunderstorms, with the possibility of hail, heavy rain, lightning and strong winds. The forecast is calling for 10-40mm of rain across the East Kootenay through the weekend, with an additional 10-15mm possible with the isolated storm cells.

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RDEK Urges Residents to Be Prepared and Aware as Rainfall Possible This Weekend

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Jun 04, 2020

As most rivers and streams recede across the region, the BC River Forecast Centre has downgraded the East Kootenay to a High Streamflow Advisory from a Flood Watch. And, while that is encouraging news, the RDEK is urging residents to continue to be prepared and aware in the days and weeks to come.

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RDEK, Regional District of East Kootenay, community, Elk Valley, Fernie BC, flooding

Self-Fill Sandbag Stations Established as Snow Melt Continues

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May 13, 2020

With the arrival of warmer day time temperatures and an anticipated seasonal rise in creeks and rivers, a series of self-fill sandbag stations has been established around the region.

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RDEK, City of Fernie, flooding, community, Fernie BC