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

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

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