Update – The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has issued evacuation orders for 29 properties, bringing the total number of evacuations to 33.
The orders cover 16 properties in Johnson’s Flats on 12th, Beatrice and Divsion streets. Four properties in Almond Gardens are included, 2 on Almond Gardens Road West, 1 on Almond Gardens Road and 1 on Kerby Road. Seven properties in Darcy have been ordered evacuated, 4 on Darcy Road and 2 on Jmayoff Road.
Affected residents are advised to register at the Emergency Social Services Reception Centre at Grand Forks Curing Centre.
Those who can’t physically check in at the centre or need help with transportation can call the Emergency Operations Centre at 1-888-747-9119.
Click here for the latest details on evacuation orders and alerts.
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Recent wet weather is not helping with ongoing flooding in Grand Forks.
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to Level 3. Operations Centre Director Chris Marsh explains what that means.
He says the rivers are still rising.
Operations Centre Chief David Reid says public works is showing support.
He adds more alerts and orders are expected by the end of today, and there could be a noticeable difference in the water-level by tomorrow.
The RDKB put over 700 properties on evacuation alerts this week, 4 properties in Manly Meadows have been upgraded to evacuation orders.