Due to a possible atmospheric river forecast for B.C.’s Southern Interior, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is activating the regional emergency operations centre to a level one this weekend.
Mark Stephens, the RDKB’s manager of Emergency Programs, said the operations centre is being activated due to rising temperatures and possible significant rainfall that may result in pooling water and rising watercourses.
“In accordance with our Flood Response Plan, we are in an enhanced awareness stage,” said Stephens. “We are closely monitoring the incoming storm and working with our municipal partners to ensure a state of readiness.”
Residents are encouraged to remove ice from downspouts, clear neighbourhood culverts and monitor catch basins.
The regional district asks people to stay away from rising creeks, streams and rivers at this time.
The RDKB will update residents as needed, explained Stephens.
Residents are urged to (https://emergency.rdkb.com/Be-Prepared) sign up for the RDKB’s Emergency Alerting System – Voyent Alert – on the RDKB’s emergency website https://emergency.rdkb.com/.
