Sand at the BC Wildlife Park (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly)

By James Peters

B.C. Flood

City of Kamloops makes sandbags available — but bring your own shovel

Apr 24, 2020 | 3:04 PM

KAMLOOPS — With high water from the spring freshet making an early appearance in the Cariboo, the City of Kamloops is not waiting any longer to prepare residents for possible high water.

In a news release, Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman urges residents to take precautions on their own properties, including acquiring sandbags if need be.

Sand and sandbag locations:

• Barnhartvale Community Hall – 7390 Barnhartvale Road (for Campbell Creek residents only)
• BC Wildlife Park – 9077 Dallas Drive (for Campbell Creek residents only)
• Fire Station No. 1 – 1205 Summit Drive
• Fire Station No. 2 – 1578 Tranquille Road
• Fire Station No. 3 – 1625 Valleyview Drive
• Fire Station No. 4 – 615 Porterfield Road
• Fire Station No. 5 – Heffley Creek Road
• Fire Station No. 6 – 5300 Dallas Drive

Map of sandbag locations

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Wightman says more locations may be added in the coming weeks, if necessary.

He notes residents must bring their own shovels and follow physical distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.