Flood Huddle This Morning
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The Regional District of Fraser Fort George will meet with the Provincial Hydrologist this morning to examine stream flow projections. "We are going to map out their information and see where that will leave some of the low lying areas" says the District's Finlay Sinclair . 
In particular they will be looking at the information on how it will impact Shelly on the Fraser River, and the low lying areas along the Salmon River. Sinclair says once the mapping has been done, a plan will be developed on the next steps to be taken.
(Photo at right, the RV park at Highway 97 near the Salmon River bridge, is already showing flood conditions photo-Opinion250 staff)
For the City of Prince George, the first "action" point of 7 metres was topped yesterday. Fire Chief Jeff Rowland says the River Forecast Center has indicated it's flow models suggest that even with the heavy rain through the McBride region, the Fraser will likely peak at 8 metres on Thursday and then start to recede. "All we are doing right now" says Rowland, " is monitoring the river levels, and keeping an eye on the weather conditions."
At 8 metres, there is not likely to be any flooding in Prince George. The spill-over point for P.G. is just over 9 metres.
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Posted by: owl on May 9 2007 8:22 AM
An old long time civil servant told me money is so easy to get, once an emergency is declared, that one should always try to get in on the action. You can get paid for backhoes and pumps that do nothing. Suck up to one of the emergency coordinators and you have a blank cheque.
Just look like you are doing something, carry something and run in circles if you have to, and everyone is happy. The more money that is spent, the better chance everyone gets in on a free lunch.
Man that guy was so right! Easy money.