With wet weather in the forecast a self-fill sandbag station is set up in Fernie incase conditions worsen.
The City of Fernie Flood Response Committee is formed every spring freshet season to respond to any flood situations.
There are currently no flood warnings or advisories in place in the region, but the city is offering sandbags for residents concerned about localized flooding.
The self-fill sandbag station is located next to the city’s operations yard on Railway Avenue.
Residents are asked to bring their own shovel and transportation.
The city is also encouraging people to have to-go bags ready incase of evacuations and to sign up for the Regional Evacuation Notification System.
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