Lumby, BC – The Village of Lumby is currently operating a Level 1 Emergency Operations Centre from the main administration office.
The Village of Lumby is reminding residents that live within low lying areas in and around Bessette Creek and Duteau Creek that they should prepare for water levels to rise and that it is your responsibility to protect your property. Sand and sandbag stations have been set up at 2250 Shields Avenue, across from the Lumby Curling Club and 1910 Faulkner Ave at the entrance to the Monashee Family Park.
Residents should do a check of their outdoor spaces and remove items that may be carried downstream and become blockages within creeks and remove items from crawl spaces and basements that are prone to flooding.
The Village is monitoring weather notifications, Provincial recommendations, creek levels and working to take appropriate steps to mitigate and/or prepare for flooding within our community. Current weather reports show, rain showers, heavy at times, today, tonight and into tomorrow. The forecast is calling for 15 – 30 mm of rain and possible thunderstorms in some areas.
During a rain event water levels can rise quickly, the Village is asking the public to stay clear of creeks and creekbanks. Please use extreme caution around any creeks within the community.
Continue to pay attention to weather reports and local news media for more information and updates. The Village is also encouraging residents to download the Alertable App to be notified of any alerts or orders that may affect Lumby. The Alertable App is available for Android or Apple devices.