Evacuation Alert for Farrell Street Residences

Residents on Farrell Street near Paddelwheel Park are under an evacuation alert due to a risk of flooding in that area.

This alert is to advise people in the area to be prepared to leave their properties if a full evacuation order is given.

“Farrell Street is our lowest point along the Fraser and it’s our typical issue area each spring,” says Deputy Fire Chief Cliff Warner. “We did that last night, we issued alerts to the residents on Farrell Street just to let them know if the river continues to rise we may be in a position to evacuate them from their homes.”

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The #CityofPG recently issued an evacuation alert for Farrell Street residences near Paddlewheel Park: https://t.co/7uTUBELZTh

— Prince George, BC (@CityofPG) May 16, 2018

Alerts were distributed to 18 homes by Prince George Fire Rescue Service members.

The warning was given out because the level of the Fraser River is nearing the 9.0 metre mark, and flooding could start when levels reach 9.4 metres.

If the situation worsens the City is prepared to help those affected.

“They’ll be issued an evacuation order where a reception centre will be set up and people will have the opportunity, if they need it, to receive additional support from the city and the province until the issue subsides,” added Warner.

.@CityofPG crews putting up barriers to be filled with sand as an evacuation alert is issued for 18 homes in Farrell Street; this is due to rapid rising of the Fraser River | #CityOfPG #BCFlood pic.twitter.com/CsMVlWFLJj

— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) May 16, 2018

Residents are strongly advised to have an emergency kit ready so they can leave their residence in an event of an evacuation order. For more information about the kits click here.

Crews are installing barriers along Farrell Street and Regents Crescent.

The BC River Forecast is predicting that the river may begin to flood later this week.

.@CityofPG says crews have set up sand at north end of Farrell Street for residents of the 18 homes on evacuation alert who wish to sandbag their homes to do so | #CityOfPG #BCFlood pic.twitter.com/bBPz5wBosZ

— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) May 16, 2018