City of Calgary Activates Municipal Emergency Plan June 20, 2013 08:02 AM Category: Public Safety, Safety Tips , Water As of 8:28 a.m., the Municipal Emergency Plan (MEP) was activated and the Emergency Operations Centre was opened. This decision was undertaken due to the anticipated heavy rains and flows on the Elbow and Bow Rivers throughout the day and into tomorrow which may have an impact on the city of Calgary. Citizens are reminded to: - Stay away from rivers and creeks as the water is rising and moving quickly, and banks may be unstable. - Avoid storm water ponds and storm drains, and do not let children play near them. - Do not drive through flooded areas such as underpasses. - If you experience basement seepage or overland flooding, call 3-1-1 to report. - If you or someone else is in imminent danger, call 9-1-1. Remember that 9-1-1 is for emergencies only; please use 3-1-1 for reporting non-emergency issues. - Monitor local media and City of Calgary messages. - The Calgary Emergency Management Agency and its partners are continuing to assess the situation and will provide updates. A media availability will be scheduled later this morning or early afternoon. Thanks Nenshi! newsroom.calgary.ca/pr/calgary/city-of-calgary-activates-municipal-246927.aspx
Posted on: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:38:39 +0000
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