Flooded Acreage Persists as Pine River Ravages Chetwynd Area
Mike Greenwood recalls escaping with his family from a 50 acre property near Chetwynd as the Pine River overflowed. Water rose to 20 feet in spots while a 30 foot gap near the driveway remained, washing away a dog and destroying road, fence, and dock. The family sheltered with relatives as the flood receded slightly by Friday, with Greenwood criticizing government claims of no flood emergency in the Peace region.
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Safety tips for flood season in British Columbia
The Provincial Emergency Program and Fraser Fort George Regional District urge personal preparedness during spring flood season. Warns about high stream flows, erosion, and debris near creeks and rivers. advises informing others of travel plans and moving livestock away from river-adjacent pastures. Recommends emergency supplies and contact with authorities for issues like leaning trees or hillside cracks.
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