Flood risk triggers evacuation alert for Farrell Street residents

PRINCE GEORGE — An evacuation alert has been issued for the residents of Farrell Street due to a high risk of flooding from the Fraser River.

The City of Prince George issued the alert this afternoon because the BC River Forecast Centre is predicting the river level at South Fort George could reach 9.6 to 9.8 metres this weekend. Currently, the Fraser River at South Fort George is at about 9.2 metres. Home basements in the area may experience flooding when the river exceeds 9 metres.

Prince George Fire Rescue is hand-delivering evacuation alert notices today to homes in the area. Sand and sandbags are available to the residents of Farrell Street and are positioned at the north end of the street.