Quesnel Issues Evacuation Alerts

Thursday, May 22, 2008 03:19 PM

Quesnel, B.C. – Prince George, is not alone when it comes to flooding. The City of Quesnel is also monitoring high water levels of the Fraser River, Quesnel River and Baker Creek due to recent rain falls and snow melting. The Fraser River was recorded earlier at 471.5m at Quesnel’s Edkins Street gauge. The City of Quesnel has issued evacuation alerts to residents in the Bartels Trailer Court. Mayor Nate Bello states “the evacuation alert is to ensure that people are prepared to take action should it become necessary.”

Previous actions by the City of Quesnel include:

· Closure of the entire Riverfront Trail on the east side of the Fraser River.

· Closure of the Johnston Loop, with traffic access available through the Davie Street railway crossing.

· Closure of the North Fraser Drive Loop on the west side, with traffic access available via the Elliott St. exit onto the Moffat Bridge.

· Infrastructure protection work on various sections along Baker Creek.

For more information, residents are urged to visit www.city.quesnel.bc.ca and click on the Emergency Preparedness link, or contact Quesnel City Hall at 992-2111.

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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 03:19 PM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: lostfaith on May 22 2008 10:30 PM

The Fraser River was recorded earlier at 471.5m at Quesnel�s Edkins Street

Wow thats deep LOL 471.5 M

Posted by: Qtown on May 23 2008 12:54 PM

I know you are just joking, but to clarify the post (from the city's website):

"The Fraser River reached 471.45 m above sea level as of 8:30 a.m. on May 23. The river level is now expected to fall through to May 26."

I guess this would be useful information if anybody actually knew what is normal AND what elevation their property is. I know I have no idea....