By Dave Barry

Seasonal flooding

Flooding leads to the activation of the Cariboo Regional District’s Emergency Operations Centre

Apr 17, 2020 | 8:36 PM

WILLIAMS LAKE – The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Friday as flooding struck the Wildwood area, just north of Williams Lake.

The Regional District says Minton Lake is experiencing high water levels, leading to unregulated water flows over the lake’s dam spillway.

The CRD says residents need to be aware of unusual water level increases in streams downstream from the dam. In addition, low lying areas may see some flooding.

Sandbags and sand are available at the Wildwood Volunteer Fire Hall. Residents will need to fill and transport the bags themselves. They will be expected to maintain physical distancing protocols while filling the bags.

The CRD says anyone who is experiencing flooding at their home or at their business, should contact the public information line at 1-866-759-4977. After hours, residents should call 1-800-665-1636 and press 5.

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New information will be posted to the CRD Emergency Operations Facebook page as well as on the Cariboo Regional District website.