Advisory: Overland Flood - Parts of Alberta
Source: Vulcan County
Issued: Apr 23, 2018 at 11:04 AM
History:
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- Alert: Apr 16, 2018 at 11:12 AM
- Update: Apr 16, 2018 at 04:09 PM
- Update: Apr 18, 2018 at 09:42 AM
- Update: Apr 18, 2018 at 04:32 PM
- Update: Apr 19, 2018 at 03:59 PM
- Update: Apr 20, 2018 at 04:00 PM
- Update: Apr 21, 2018 at 04:00 PM
- Update: Apr 23, 2018 at 11:04 AM
Description: Alberta Emergency Alert: Overland Flow Flood Alert Updated
Melting snow is leading to overland flooding, Vulcan County has declared a State of Local Emergency. Vulcan County Operations Department is inspecting impacted infrastructure and closing sections of roadways as required. Roads in the North and West portions of the County have been closed, others in the South and East are reopened. For current listings of closures, visit Vulcan Countys website.
For information and a map of road closures, please visit www.vulcancounty.ab.ca and watch for further updates.
Area: Vulcan County
Affected areas (7):
- Vulcan County
- Carmangay
- Champion
- Vulcan
- Lomond
- Milo
- Arrowwood
Action to take:
- Do NOT travel through water covered roads, there may be hidden hazards
- Do NOT drive on roads that are barricaded or closed
- Be cautious of rising water levels
- Be cautious on all roadways
- Call Vulcan County Public Works at 403-485-6090 if you find an unmarked hazard
- If your home is being impacted, or you are self-evacuating, contact Vulcan County Admin Office for assistance 403-485-2241
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