HOPE (NEWS 1130) – Dozens of homes in Hope are under an evacuation alert, as the Fraser River continues to rise.
People in 44 properties have been told to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
The district says it expects localized flooding around Wardle Street and 7th Avenue and seepage in other low-lying areas.
The evacuation alerts in Hope cover the following areas:
- Wardle Street between Seventh Avenue and Allison Avenue
- The eastern portion of Tom Berry Road
- Bristol Island
- The eastern portion of Haig Station Road
- The western portion of Landstrom Road
Hundreds of homes are under evacuation alerts in the Township of Langley. They are on unprotected flood plain areas of Northwest Langley and Glen Valley, as well as Brae Island and McMillan Island.
Three homes in Chilliwack in the Carey Point area are under an evacuation order, while a handful of others are under alerts.
Meanwhile, water levels are causing some flooding along trails in regional parks.
Metro Vancouver says signs have been posted at Barnston Island, Brae Island, Colony Farm, Deas Island, and other areas.
The regional district is asking everyone to respect and obey the signs.
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