The City of Vernon is reminding residents that although the risk of imminent flooding has lowered, our creeks, streams and lakes remain at high water levels, and spring runoff is still occurring. Property owners should keep any sandbags in place at least throughout the weekend. Residents in at-risk locations—including near water and low-lying areas—should be prepared for quickly changing conditions.
Sand and sandbags are available at:
- 4005 Pleasant Valley Rd.
- Okanagan Hills Blvd and Bella Vista Rd. intersection (entrance to The Rise community)
- Vernon City Operations (1900 48 Avenue) outside main gate of Pleasant Valley Road
- Corner of Okanagan Avenue and Okanagan Landing Road (across from Marshall Field)
Blocked culverts and water debris that cause an emergent threat of flooding should be reported to public works department. Residents can report blocked culverts online at www.vernon.ca/report-issue, by emailing operations@vernon.ca or by calling 250-549-6757.
The City also reminds residents to exercise caution, particularly with children, when in the vicinity of fast moving creeks, streams and water.