Mudslides, flooding in Abbotsford as Emergency Operations Centre opens (VIDEO)
Heavy rains, flooding and mudslides prompted the City of Abbotsford to open its Emergency Operations Centre on Sunday night.
The City of Abbotsford has activated an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) due to the heavy rain and flooding occurring within the City. AbbyPD is currently involved in the EOC. Please monitor Abbypd social media for further updates. pic.twitter.com/xZZRCVWDVI
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) November 15, 2021
The Abbotsford Police Department is involved and says that anyone who can’t return home or has been evacuated should head to the EOC at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre (ARC), located at 2499 McMillian Road.
Constable Paul Walker with Abbotsford Police tells Daily Hive, “Abby PD is currently assisting with road closures throughout the City.”
This was the situation on Pioneer Court in Clayburn Village.
Holy bananas. #staysafe #abbotsford @AbbyNews pic.twitter.com/zgnL7CS7BX
— Catt Jackk (@CattJackk) November 15, 2021
Clayburn Village in Abbotsford. @AbbyNews @CBCNews @GlobalBC pic.twitter.com/zKDj0WANKg
— Catt Jackk (@CattJackk) November 15, 2021
These videos were taken by Catrina Jackson on Sunday evening. She tells Daily Hive that she grew up in the Clayburn Village area and can’t remember ever seeing a situation like this.
Another photo shows people in the same area filling sandbags.
Sandbagging in Abbotsford/Catrina Jackson/Twitter
On Twitter, Abbotsford Police says it is aware of a number of mudslides and washouts that are affecting numerous properties as of Sunday night.
Walker adds, “We have a variety of flooding that’s occurring within the City at this time.”
No injuries have been reported.
On Eagle Mountain, 12 properties are impacted. There are two properties dealing with small mudslides or washouts on Glen Mountain.
On Dawson Road, there are up to 50 properties impacted by the weather situation.
Police say crews are on scene and assessments are in progress.
There are also a number of road closures throughout the city.
🚧 The City of Abbotsford has experienced various mud slides and localized flooding due to the heavy rainfall. Residents are urged to stay away from flooded areas. Please follow all road closure signs. Please call 911 to report any flooding or mudslide emergencies. pic.twitter.com/X8oYMN1toF
— City of Abbotsford (@City_Abbotsford) November 15, 2021
🚧 Roads Closed Due to Flooding and/or Mudslides:
-Wright Street between Clayburn & Bateman
-Gladwin Street between Downes and Townshipline Road
-Dawson East of Sumas Mountain Road
-Whatcom between Westview and Sandringham
-Cranberry Court
-Briarwood Place pic.twitter.com/IyDyOgCxmZ— City of Abbotsford (@City_Abbotsford) November 15, 2021
According to Environment Canada, there is still a rainfall warning for the region.
Rainfall Warning remains up for Abbotsford/Environment Canada
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