June 26th, 2013
High River Flooding Update #3
This info bulletin is specific to the flooding situation and
response in the Town of High River.
Current situation update
State of local emergency continues for the Town of High
River and the mandatory evacuation order remains in effect.
Reception centres for displaced High River residents are set
up in Nanton at the Tom Horneker Reception Centre, in Blackie at the town arena
and in Okotoks at the curling rink. The
Town of High River is still a high risk environment. Mud, rocks, debris and standing water are
contaminated. Sinkholes are also a
hazard. It is not safe to return to the
Town of High River at this time.
A staged re-entry plan for residents is being finalized and
will be implemented as soon as it is safe for residents to begin returning.
The province is supporting the Town of High River in
developing a recovery plan. Water and
sewer treatment facilities became operational on a limited basis overnight and
are being monitored, However, three of
the town’s 10 sewage lift stations remain under water. Work to drain and pump standing water is
ongoing. Large areas of standing water
remain. Five building inspection teams
have been deployed to inspect homes and business. The High River Hospital remains evacuated.
This is what we are doing to help……
So I have been thinking lately about what I can do to help
people in High River…My family was affected by the flooding and have been
evacuated from their homes. So the other
night Cody and I were talking about going down there when they are allowed back
in their home, so we can help them to start rebuilding their home. I am going to be making laundry baskets full
of household items for my family and as many of their neighbours as I can. ….if
any of you are interested in donating items or making a monetary donation so
that we can purchase items for the baskets, it would be greatly
appreciated. You can drop off any
donations at the I Do Shop or text me to make arrangements 780-207-5240.
Thanks!
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