Due to the rapid increase in floods from the Fraser River, Metro VancouverBarnston Islandin constituency Aevacuation warningHas been issued. ..
Burston residents do not need to leave at this time, but authorities are encouraging them to prepare for evacuation orders that may occur over long weekends.
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"Metro Vancouver" Staff are actively monitoring theFraser Riverlevel, embankment patrols, punching bag deployments, and a command post on site to coordinate evacuation activities, "said Metro Vancouver. The staff says.
"A local emergency has been declared to limit access to the island and support potential evacuation."
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BC River Forecast Center, Ministry of the Environment of Canada, and Emergency Management BC predicts that snowmelt and precipitation will increase river flow over the next few days.
Access to Burnston Island is currently restricted to residents, businesses, and people with family connections. Barnston Island Regional Park is also closed.
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