June 30 - Freshet Update

PRESS RELEASE

June 30, 2021

2021 Freshet Update

Agassiz, British Columbia – As record-breaking temperatures have triggered a significant amount of snowmelt at higher elevations, Harrison Lake is forecast to rise to a level of 12.5 metres by Friday, July 2, 2021.

The District of Kent will continue to monitor daily the water level conditions over the next couple of days.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) has issued a travel advisory on Rockwell Drive between Lillooet Road and Green Point. Only light vehicle traffic is permitted due to rising water level concerns. Keep up to date on road conditions at https://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/pub/events/majorevents.html

If MOTI deems the road to be unsafe, the District of Kent will issue an evacuation order as there is no alternative vehicular access, and the area will be cut off once the road is closed.

What You Should Do Now:

• Use extreme caution near all watercourses.
• For information on river levels, visit the provincial River Forecast Centre website:
• Be prepared in case of an emergency. Ensure your family has an emergency kit ready with basic supplies such as food, water, medications, toiletries, and important personal documents (insurance, emergency contacts, etc.)
• Consider moving valuable items to upper floors of your home.
• Stay connected for up-to-date information, visit the District of Kent’s website:
• Sand and bags are available at the overflow parking lot in Harrison Hot Springs on Miami River Drive. Please only take what you need and bring a shovel. Location map available on our website at link below.

www.kentbc.ca/eoc

For more information contact Mr. Mike Van Laerhoven, Emergency Coordinator at

604-796-2614.

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