City of Abbotsford’s evacuation order and alerts (updated)

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:

  • Sumas Prairie: Sumas Mountain and Old Yale Road to the North, The United States Border to the South, The Sumas River Dyck to the East, Sumas Way to the West
  • Straiton Area

Evacuation Alerts:
Evacuation Alerts have been issued by the City of Abbotsford Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for the following areas:

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 mud slides 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
Cranberry Court
Gladwin Road – Downes to Townshipline
Majuba Hill
Old Clayburn Road and Mount Blanchard Drive
Old Yale Road – Marion to Arnold
Straiton Road – Clayburn to Willet

Closure due to flooding:
0 Ave – Langley to Ross Road
2nd Avenue
Bateman Road (Hwy 11 – Wright)
Bates Road
Boundary and No. 5
Clayburn
Gladwin Road south of King Road
Gladys underpass
Lonzo Road and Vedder Way
McCallum Road at Industrial
North Parallel at Eldridge
South Fraser Way at Fishtrap
South Parallel at Cole and Whatcom East Lefeuvre Road
Sumas Mountain at Page Road
Townshipine and Bell
Valley Road
Vye Road East off Hwy 11
Vye Road and Whatcom Road
Vye Road at Bowman Road
Willet Road

Roads now open:
Dawson and Emerson
Huntingdon Road and Lefeuvre Road

Parks Closed due to flooding:
Clayburn Creek Trail
Hougen Park on Cole Road
Macdonald Park on No. 3 Road
Matsqui Park on Riverside Road
McKee Creek Park Trail
Stoney Creek Trail
Willband Park on Bateman Road

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.

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