Sinkhole prompts evacuation plan for local residents
After a sinkhole near the dam, officials assure no immediate dam failure risk. Public meeting with 300 attendees outlined evacuation routes to designated safe areas at the airport or Farrell Creek Road, with siren alerts and communications upgrades urged as ambulances are prepared for possible evacuations.
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Fernandes
B.C. Hydro
Farrell Creek Road
Lenore Harwood
Harwood
Hydro to open Spillway this week at WAC Bennett Dam
B C Hydro will release more water through the spillway than planned after a sinkhole found on June 14. The spill may reach up to 235 000 CFS from an initial 20 000 CFS, with final flows set after initial days of spilling. Areas downstream fear higher water, provincial teams prep Fort Saint John Field Response Centre, and residents along Peace River are warned to move livestock and stay off the river. Viewpoint access from the original dam construction site will be available with signage directing spectators.
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B.C. Hydro
W.A.C. Bennett Dam
Hydro
Dave Read
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The
Echo
Fort Saint John
Peace River
Hudson’s Hope
Taylor
Spill draws visitors as Hudson's Hope rides sinkhole boom
Hudson's Hope town feels the silver lining as a sinkhole at the dam brings a rush of Hydro workers experts and TV crews. About 40 Hydro staff and renowned specialists have arrived while local businesses report full motels and takeout orders. Officials say hydro officials including Brian Smith Michael Costello and Don Swoboda are due in town this week to review the spill and planned actions. Local residents worry about media fatigue as the town of 1 000 adjusts to heightened attention and hopes for a quick return to normal.
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Hudson
Hydro
Brian Smith
Michael Costello
Don Swoboda
Chetwynd Would Be Evacuation Hub If Dam Fails
Hudson's Hope authorities and regional officials met to review an evacuation plan should W A C Bennett Dam fail. Chetwynd would serve as an evacuation centre and staff from the town would aid in emergencies while BC Hydro says no danger exists.
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Chetwynd
Hudson’s
W.A.C. Bennett
B.C. Hydro
Hudson’s Hope
Barb Shirley
Hudson
Shirley
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