The District of Sechelt is asking residents to prepare for and prevent pooling water that could lead to localized flooding, as snow that has accumulated since early February continues to melt and with rain in the forecast for the area for Feb 15 and 16.
The local government issued a call on Feb. 12 for residents to help prevent flooding by clearing snow and debris from around catch basins and storm drains. It also encouraged locals to report any larger obstructions that would prevent water from getting to a catch basin to the municipality. During office hours the district can be reached by telephone at (604) 885-1985 and the after hours number to call is 1-866-951-7540.
"This is a community effort to help the water from snowmelt and rainfall to get to where it needs to go, whether that be a ditch or catch basin," the statement from the district reads.
It also cautions the public that "pooling water and big puddles" along roadways are anticipated and requests that all "please drive carefully."
