Thunderstorms forecast for Thursday have increased urgency
City crews in West Kelowna will be out in the community today sandbagging key infrastructure in advance of tomorrow’s predicted thunderstorm and residents are urged to also get prepared for possible flooding.
Staff will be sandbagging around pump houses within the West Kelowna Estates, Pritchard and Sunnyside water service areas and lift stations at Green Bay, Hitchner Road, Pritchard Drive, Pebble Beach and Whitworth Road.
Residents who have already sandbagged their property should keep these in place for the time being.
Sand and sand bags are available at 1341 Green Bay Road, 2606 Casa Loma, 1587 Pritchard Drive (Pritchard Park), 4081 Hitchner Road and in Pebble Beach Park at 2589 Whitworth Road. Sand and sandbags will be replenished throughout the day.
Residents are asked to visit www.cordemergency.ca to find more information about preparing for possible flooding.
