BREAKING: City of TerraceBC declares State of Local Emergency amid heat wave, flooding
The City of Terrace has declared State of Local Emergency effective immediately amid a prolonged heat wave and resulting flooding along the Skeena River.
The declaration was issued city-wide for the purpose of being prepared to issue an evacuation order if flooding worsens. The B.C. River Forecast Centre predicts the Skeena River is expected to peak Thursday and start receding Sunday . “Declaring a State of Local Emergency is a step we take to give us the tools we need to work efficiently to address the rising water levels,” Terrace Mayor Sean Bujtas said. “This helps us ensure our locals and infrastructure remain as safe as possible under the current circumstances.
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