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State of Emergency in Calgary
The City of Calgary has declared a local state of emergency, due to heavy rainfall and the potential for flooding.
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“@thegarypowers: @aldjohnmar @nenshi is there a place to offer rooms for a night or two?” We will be opening Southland Leisure Centre
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John Mar
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6/20/2013 8:14:58 PM
RT @sowrey: Calgary normally gets about 306mm of rain in a year. In he last *24 hours*, we've had about 36 mm. These are necessary evacuati…
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John Mar
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6/20/2013 8:15:18 PM
Communities of Mission, Elbow Park, Stanley Park, Roxboro, Rideau & Discovery Ridge are being evacuated immediately #yyc #yyccc #yycflood
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John Mar
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twitter
6/20/2013 8:18:46 PM
Please refer to Calgary.ca for information regarding flooding prepardness & evacuation orders:
http://ow.ly/meFpb
#yycflood
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City of Calgary
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twitter
6/20/2013 8:20:47 PM
Centres for evacuees is Southland Leisure Centre 2000 Southland Dr. SW & Acadia Recreation Centre 240 90th Ave SE #yyc #yyccc #yycflood
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John Mar
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twitter
6/20/2013 8:23:12 PM
RT @cityofcalgary: Please refer to Calgary.ca for information regarding flooding prepardness & evacuation orders:
http://ow.ly/meFpb
#y…
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 8:26:59 PM
RT @GlobalCalgary: BREAKING: Mandatory evacuations ordered for Mission, Elbow Park, Stanley Park, Roxboro, Rideau & Discovery Ridge #YYC ht…
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Druh Farrell
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6/20/2013 8:32:18 PM
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for the following: Mission, Elbow Park, Stanley Park, Roxboro, Rideau and Discovery Ridge #yycflood
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City of Calgary
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twitter
6/20/2013 8:40:57 PM
If you are being displaced and have a pet you can take it to the Animal Services Centre. More info here:
http://ow.ly/meI1y
#yycpets
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City of Calgary
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twitter
6/20/2013 8:43:03 PM
RT @cityofcalgary: Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for the following: Mission, Elbow Park, Stanley Park, Roxboro, Rideau and Discov…
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 8:44:11 PM
RT @cityofcalgary: Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for the following: Mission, Elbow Park, Stanley Park, Roxboro, Rideau and Discov…
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Naheed Nenshi
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twitter
6/20/2013 8:47:04 PM
If you are being evacuated we encourage you to stay with family or friends. This is a mandatory evacuation. #yycflood
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City of Calgary
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6/20/2013 8:49:22 PM
.@HamzaARiaz During a mandatory evacuation everyone in the area must leave. #yycflood #yyc
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 8:49:55 PM
Reception centres are being set up at Southland Leisure Centre & Acadia Rec Complex for residents in evacuated areas
http://ow.ly/meIzi
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City of Calgary
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twitter
6/20/2013 8:50:40 PM
Mission, Elbow Pk, Stanley Pk, Roxboro, Rideau, Discovery Ridge: it's time to evacuate. Follow instructions here:
http://ow.ly/meJgI
RT
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Naheed Nenshi
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twitter
6/20/2013 8:53:49 PM
It's best to stay with family or friends, but if you need emergency refuge, go to Southland Leisure or Acadia Rec.
http://ow.ly/meJsH
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Naheed Nenshi
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twitter
6/20/2013 8:55:09 PM
Please be aware of the following closures: Ramp from westbound Glenmore to both north and southbound Deerfoot to be closed by rush hour.
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City of Calgary
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6/20/2013 9:02:35 PM
RT @cityofcalgary: Reception centres are being set up at Southland Leisure Centre & Acadia Rec Complex for residents in evacuated areas htt…
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 9:08:27 PM
RT @cityofcalgary: Please be aware of the following closures: Ramp from westbound Glenmore to both north and southbound Deerfoot to be clos…
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 9:08:41 PM
“@akrance: @aldjohnmar Should residents of Sunalta be prepared for flooding? ” So far no. I will keep you updated. #yyc #yyccc #yycflood
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John Mar
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6/20/2013 10:27:41 PM
“@Monkeyslick: @aldjohnmar how can people like me help john?” Evan, please just RT my updates. Thank you. #yyc #yyccc #yycflood
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John Mar
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:28:21 PM
Evacuation maps & latest video here:
http://ow.ly/meSMy
#yycflood
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City of Calgary
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:29:07 PM
RT @TownOfHighRiver: Mandatory evacuation issued for all #highriver residents. Go to the Recreation Complex in Nanton.
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Calgary Police
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6/20/2013 10:30:25 PM
“@skawt13: @aldjohnmar we're on 18th ave between 4th and 5th street, Cliff Bungalow, can't find any info. Stay or go???? @MelTritz” GO!
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John Mar
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:31:38 PM
Due to state of emergency with #yycfloods, we are only responding to priority calls in #yyc right now. 1/2
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:37:21 PM
2/2 If your call is not urgent, please consider reporting another day, or try our online reporting here:
http://bit.ly/15KNbeS
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:37:45 PM
RT @CalgaryPolice: Due to state of emergency with #yycfloods, we are only responding to priority calls in #yyc right now. 1/2
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John Mar
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:38:31 PM
RT @CalgaryPolice: 2/2 If your call is not urgent, please consider reporting another day, or try our online reporting here:
t.co
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John Mar
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:38:35 PM
RT @cityofcalgary: Evacuation maps & latest video here:
http://ow.ly/meSMy
#yycflood
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:39:06 PM
Residents of Discovery Ridge and Mission required to evacuate asap. Recommendations here:
http://bit.ly/17qxI8v
#yycflood #yyc
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:44:14 PM
Restaurants and Businesses in affected areas must also evacuate. #yyc #yyccc #yycflood
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John Mar
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:45:59 PM
RT @jtraptow: Very proud of all my @cityofcalgary colleagues and co-workers who are working their butts off to keep Calgarians and property…
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John Mar
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:46:14 PM
.@lex_alta Please see here for a map of the affected areas:
http://ow.ly/meTyx
#yycflood #yyc
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:47:49 PM
.@Hockey_Stix Mission is currently facing a critical flooding situation so Erlton will likely be affected as well. #yycflood
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:54:13 PM
Thanks to all those offering to volunteer. Right now, best thing is to stay safe and encourage others to do so.
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Naheed Nenshi
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:57:39 PM
Evacuees are not able to return to their communities until further notice. Security measures are being implemented. #yycflood #yyc
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 10:58:30 PM
Evacuated #yycflood areas are being cordoned off and we are posting members 24/7 for security reasons. #yyc
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 11:02:15 PM
Everyone should follow @cityofcalgary for the latest news and instructions. Things are changing quickly and you need to know.
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Naheed Nenshi
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twitter
6/20/2013 11:03:28 PM
RT @TownOfHighRiver: Road to nanton is closed #highriver EOC relocating to heritage pt
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/20/2013 11:08:30 PM
Throughout this, my colleagues at the City of Calgary will work hard to ensure your safety. Thank you all for what you do! #yycflood
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Naheed Nenshi
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twitter
6/20/2013 11:10:03 PM
We're working on updating the evacuation maps and will have them out to your shortly. #yycflood #yyc
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Calgary Police
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twitter
6/21/2013 5:53:09 AM
RT @WestHillhurstCA: @aldjohnmar @MichelleRempel @CalgaryPolice thanks for the update. We will continue to post the maps on our fb page as …
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John Mar
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twitter
6/21/2013 5:53:33 AM
Please call 311 only for flood related calls and please call 911 only in case of emergency - thank you #yyc #yycflood.
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City of Calgary
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twitter
6/21/2013 5:53:35 AM
RT @Hey_RobC: #YYC has such a great leadership team. @nenshi @aldjohnmar @pootmans @cityofcalgary @CalgaryPolice keep up the good work all!
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John Mar
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twitter
6/21/2013 5:53:42 AM
RT @MichelleRempel: UPDATE *NEW*: On phone with @aldjohnmar - constituents in West Hillhurst need to evac now. #yycflood
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John Mar
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twitter
6/21/2013 5:53:53 AM
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