The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is urging residents of the Boundary area to prepare for potential evacuations at a moment㽶Ƶֱs notice.
Not to be confused with a formal evacuation alert, the RDKB advised Wednesday (May 3) that residents should prepare an emergency, or 㽶Ƶֱgrab and go,㽶Ƶֱ kit.
㽶ƵֱThere are many unknowns related to floodwaters and their impacts,㽶Ƶֱ a bulletin reads. 㽶ƵֱBeing informed and having a plan are important to protect yourself, your family, your home and your property.㽶Ƶֱ
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Tips include:
㽶Ƶֱ Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be issued while separated.
㽶Ƶֱ Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g., insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents or pets, and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
㽶Ƶֱ Make arrangements to stay with family or friends (if possible).
㽶Ƶֱ Prepare to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.
㽶Ƶֱ Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
㽶Ƶֱ Arrange transportation for all your household. 㽶Ƶֱ Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
㽶Ƶֱ Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
㽶Ƶֱ Monitor for information on a potential Evacuation Order and location of Reception Centres.
On Tuesday, the district activated its Regional Emergency Operations Centre to a level 3 in order to assist and collaborate with Grand Forks, Greenwood and Midway officials as the region prepares for flooding.
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