THE City of Abbotsford has declared a State of Local Emergency.
Evacuation Orders:
An Evacuation Order has been issued by the City of Abbotsford Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) due to the potential danger to life and health for the following areas:
Evacuation Alerts:
Evacuation Alerts have been issued by the City of Abbotsford Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for the following areas:
- Clayburn Area: Clayburn Village and surrounding area
- Eagle Mountain Areas: Cranberry Court, Briarwood Place, Doneagle Place
- Ten Oaks: Mount Blanchard Court, Mount Blanchard Drive and Old Clayburn Road
- Sumas Prairie: Westside of Whatcom Road, East of Huntington Village, Southside of Vye Road
- Straiton Areas: Dawson Road East of Sumas Mountain Road
- Matsqui Village: Grace Road North to the Matsqui Slough
Localized Flooding and Mudslides
The City of Abbotsford is currently experiencing heavy rainfall that has resulted in several localized emergencies within the City. Various small mudslides and localized flooding have occurred in many areas within the City. Currently no injuries have been reported. All City resources are currently engaged in mitigating these emergencies including Abbotsford Police, Fire Rescue, Engineering and Public works.
Call 911 to report any flooding or mudslide emergencies.
Reception Centre for Displaced Residents
The City of Abbotsford’s Emergency Support Services (ESS) has set-up a Reception Centre located at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre (ARC), 2499 McMillan Road, for any residents displaced due to the flooding and/or landslide events currently occurring in the City. If you are unable to return home or have been evacuated from your home you can go to the Abbotsford Recreation Centre for assistance and shelter.
Sandbags: Abbotsford residents requiring sand and sandbags can go to the City of Abbotsford Works Yard located at 31739 King Road. Sand and bags are located outside the main gates. Bring a shovel with you to fill the bags.
Roads Closed
Roads Closed due to Mudslides
Station Road – Clayburn to Willet
Old Yale Road – Marion to Arnold
Majuba Hill
Cranberry Court
Dawson and Emerson
Old Clayburn Road and Mount Banchard Drive
Gladwin Road – Downes to Townshipline
Closure due to flooding:
Clayburn
Bates
SFW at Fishtrap
Valley Road
McCallum Road at Industrial
North Parallel at Eldridge
South Parallel at Cole and Whatcom East Lefeuvre Road
Boundary and No.5
Townshipine and Bell
Gladys underpass
Lonzo Road and Vedder Way
Gladwin Road south of King Road
Vye Rpad and Whatcom Road
Huntingdon Road and Lefeuvre Road
0 Ave – Langley to Ross Road
Parks Closure due to flooding:
Hougen Park on Cole Road
Macdonald Park on #3 Road
Willband Park on Bateman Road
Matsqui Park on Riverside Road
Clayburn Creek Trail
Stoney Creek Trail
McKee Creek Park Trail
The City advises people to avoid these areas if possible. Do not attempt to travel past any of these closures. If you do not need to leave your home, stay home.
View the Flood Preparation webpage for more information and resources on what to do in a flood.
