Flood mitigation work along Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 Mill Creek is close to completion, but officials continue to urge residents in the area to take measures to protect their properties.

With snowpack melt from higher elevations well under way, peak flow of the creek is expected within the next three weeks.

91裸聊视频淭he priority right now is Mill Creek,91裸聊视频� said Axelle Bazett, public information officer for the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre. 91裸聊视频淭hat91裸聊视频檚 the urban area along the creek, from Parkinson Recreation Centre, all the way to the lake, and that work is complete.

91裸聊视频淗owever as the creek rises, we may have to go back in and raise those protective measures again.91裸聊视频�

Bazett said the rising levels of Mill Creek are being monitored on an hourly basis. The biggest variable in predicting exactly when and how high the creek will crest is the weather.

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A local state of emergency was declared April 26 to allow crews access to private properties to put the necessary protection measures in place.

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Crews have been installing tiger dams and sand bags, and have been removing large pieces of debris from the creek.

Bazett said all creeks in the Central Okanagan are being monitored, but due to last year91裸聊视频檚 flooding in the area, Mill Creek is currently getting the most attention.

91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e urging residents to get ready in the event of flooding. Those who have experienced it before are being alerted to plan ahead.91裸聊视频�

Sand bags are available to Central Okanagan residents at 15 locations, including two in Kelowna at the Apple Bowl and Rowcliffe Park.

For the time being, the levels in Okanagan Lake are not considered to be a concern.

Visit for the most up to date information, and resources on how to be prepared to keep your family and property safe.

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