Sandbagging

• Okanagan Similkameen residents warned to prepare for potential flooding

  Water levels could increase, and stronger river flows could lead to erosion of orphan dikes and river channels on the Tulameen and Similkameen Rivers.

  Weather

  Jun 1, 2022
  
• Regional district monitoring water levels for run-off in communities of Tulameen, Coalmont

  The RDOS is encouraging residents to be prepared for high water and to take steps to protect their homes and property.

  Environment

  May 7, 2022
  
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• Sand, sandbags available for flood prevention in Regional District of North Okanagan

  While there have only been minor instances of localized flooding reported, the regional district is encouraging people to take precautionary measures.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Winnipeggers sandbag elderly couple’s property while maintaining distancing

  "Winnipeggers have come out in good numbers to help support a local resident," said Coun. Markus Chambers.

  Environment

  Apr 9, 2020
• Manitoba municipality suddenly at high risk for flooding

  Rising waters on the Red River has put the RM of St. Andrews on high alert Sunday morning.

  Apr 14, 2019
• Soldiers help with sandbagging the Okanagan

  Canadian Forces members are on a mission to sandbag the shores of Okanagan Lake.

  Canada

  May 18, 2018
• Grand Forks residents brace for flooding

  Flooding fears are rising in Grand Forks, B.C.

  Canada

  May 8, 2018
• Sandbagging machine arrives in Lumby

  The provincial sandbagging machine has arrived in Lumby.

  Canada

  May 7, 2018
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• Firefighters descend on south Okanagan to help sandbag flooded communities

  BC Wildfire Service personnel deployed to the south Okanagan to assist with flood mitigation

  Apr 19, 2018
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• West Kelowna residents hoping canal dam will save homes

  Residents of the Green Bay Mobile Home Park in West Kelowna no longer have lakefront property, as their homes are now nearly floating as flood water rises.

  Weather

  Jun 1, 2017