Businesses remain under evacuation order
Baker Creek in Quesnel has unseasonally high water flow right now
Bette McLennan has lived in her home 41 years and this is the worst it’s ever been
A total of 11 properties were declared unsafe due to high water flows in the river valley
The alert was issued by the CRD late Thursday afternoon
It is closed until further notice due to flooding from Quesnel Lake
Heavy rainfall on Canada Day has river rising steadily, threatening 175 properties
Water is flooding through campsite and over the road
Major river system flows expected to increase if heavy rainfall occurs
Some of the campsites have been roped off due to high levels in Quesnel Lake
River valley will remain closed to the public this summer
Deadline is Aug. 5, 2020 to apply for disaster financial assistance
Quality and safety of drinking water can be affected during and after floods
An evacuation alert covers all areas except the Cities of Castelgar and Nelson
Unprecedented flooding created havoc in many areas
Work continues to repair washouts throughout the Cariboo region
Monitoring of water quality is underway daily