March 28, 2024

Abbotsford issues flood-related evacuation order

The City of Abbotsford is now declaring a local state of emergency for the unprotected areas of Glen Valley and Matsqui Prairie.

The police department is going door to door this afternoon telling locals to evacuate.

The fire chief says rising river levels on the Fraser River are jeopardizing evacuation routes in these areas and has led  the department to issue evacuation orders to some residents.

This evacuation order involves about 20 properties.

The reception centre for evacuees is located at Fire Hall #1 at 32270 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford.

CKNW Vancouver News

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