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New evacuation order and alerts in Lake Country

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High water triggers new Lake Country evacuation alerts and order
High water triggers new Lake Country evacuation alerts and order – May 30, 2017

An evacuation order has been issued for Tween Lakes Resort on Oyama Road, with the exception of the park manager residence.

The resort is not currently displacing any permanent residents.

Evacuation alerts have been issued for a further 18 properties near Wood Lake:

Evacuation Alerts have been issued for the following 18 properties near Wood Lake:

  • 3210 – 3387 Clement Road (all)
  • 1 – 14, 11871 Highway 97 North

Residents are being told to be prepared to leave their homes on a moments notice.

If they haven’t already, they may also wish to take steps to protect their properties from potential flooding by sandbagging and moving any items from crawlspaces and basements.

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Sand and sand bag locations can be found on http://www.cordemergency.ca/beprepared.

Sand is continually being replenished.

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