Sandbag Access at Public Works Yard

May 29, 2014

With the potential for seasonal spring flooding, the City of Fernie is encouraging residents in flood prone areas to take steps now to protect their homes and properties if they feel they may be at risk.

The City has set up a self-filling sandbagging station outside of the Public Works Yard located at 1492 Railway Avenue so that residents can fill as many bags as they feel they need. You will have to bring their own shovel(s), ties and other supplies necessary to fill the bags and transport them. The bags should only be filled half full as they become hard to lift and place.

Additional information on the current flood situation and sandbagging can be located on EMBC’s website at: www.embc.gov.bc.ca/em/floods/index.html.

The public is advised to monitor future weather forecasts as warnings may be required.  Please monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at weather.gc.ca.