Out of concern for public safety, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit has closed Highway 1 from Sumas Way to No. 3 road due to floodwater on the highway.
The City of Abbotsford has issued new Evacuation Orders for seven properties north of Highway 1, including the Clarion Hotel (36035 N. Parallel Road), the Ministry of Agriculture and Foods building (1767 Angus Campbell Road) 1920 North Parallel Road, 2054 Whatcom Road, 2111 Whatcom Road, 35388 Delair Road and Delair Park (35570 Old Yale Road). Evacuation Orders remain in place for 82 properties in Huntingdon Village and 371 properties in Sumas Prairie West and Evacuation Alerts remain in place for 1,069 properties in Sumas Prairie East and West.
An interactive map showing the active evacuation alerts and orders is available on the City’s website. Residents can use the search function to confirm whether their property is impacted. Abbotsford Fire Rescue Services, Abbotsford Police Department and others are in the evacuation areas to ensure evacuated properties are aware of the Order and are assisting with the evacuation where needed.
Residents are reminded to stay away from waterways and to avoid driving across water-covered roads or bridges.
Staff at the Emergency Operations Centre continue to actively monitor river levels, dikes and road conditions closely. Crews are out in the community clearing catch basins and monitoring local conditions. If you notice a clogged storm drain, localized flooding, flooding roadways or overflowing ditches, please report it by calling 604-853-5485 during the day or 604-864-5552 after hours, or by using the Abbotsford app.
The City of Abbotsford will continue to provide updates to residents at www.abbotsford.ca and on City social media channels.
For more information contact:
Aletta Vanderheyden
Communications and Public Relations Manager
City of Abbotsford
E: media@abbotsford.ca