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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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.@Rida_Fakih here is the latest from the City of Calgary http://bit.ly/8YKDo1by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 5:54:13 AM -
RT @enough4allyyc: Couldn't agree more “@DanPagan: Kudos to @nenshi @aldjohnmar @gccarra @CalgaryPolice for their hard work tonight.”by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 5:54:16 AM -
West Hillhurst should evacuate.by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/21/2013 5:56:09 AM -
It is so hard to answer everyone's tweets, I'm trying to keep up. I may not be able to answer all of you. Sorry. #yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 5:57:05 AM
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Late night update: avoid travel as much as possible tomorrow. All Public and Catholic schools closed. Will be road and transit closures.by Naheed Nenshi via twitter 6/21/2013 5:58:17 AM -
Abandoning ship. Stay safe and stay dry.by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/21/2013 5:59:01 AM
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Three Alderman have been evacuated from their homes too...#yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 5:59:27 AM
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RT @alex_ruiz: @aldjohnmar You're doing an awesome job… stay safe.by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 5:59:42 AM
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If you don't NEED to come Downtown tomorrow...please don't. #yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:00:53 AM
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12 a.m., June 21, 2013 Road Closure Information #yyc #yycroads #yycflood http://ow.ly/mfixiby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 6:01:01 AM -
RT @PrairieIslander: @nenshi The Mayor is back!by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:01:41 AM
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The Mayor now being briefed on events of the day at Emerg Ops Centre by myself and Chief Burrell. Welcome back from Toronto!by Richard Pootmans via twitter 6/21/2013 6:01:42 AM -
RT @TrendsCalgary: CGYFireFighters, @cgyfirefighters is now trending in #Calgary http://trendsmap.com/ca/calgaryby CGYFireFighters via twitter 6/21/2013 6:01:44 AM -
Here are updated maps of evacuation zones: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjGev2hT #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:02:52 AM
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RT @pootmans: The Mayor now being briefed on events of the day at Emerg Ops Centre by myself and Chief Burrell. Welcome back from Toronto!by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:03:14 AM
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We would like to thank everybody for their continued patience, for the RT's and helping each other out. Stay safe. #yyc #yccfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 6:04:03 AM
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.@stephaniechin11 Yes, we are asking people stay out of downtown tomorrow and many areas will be closed. #yycroadsby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:04:13 AM
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All map links have been updated and corrected. Thank you. http://ow.ly/mfiGWby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 6:04:50 AM
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Evacuation zones in the Beltline. #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQyeJ1CEAALOxr.jpg
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:06:02 AM -
Latest updated evacuation maps. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjGev2hT #yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:06:29 AM
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Evacuation zones in Chinatown and Eau Claire. #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQyoK9CQAAyAa6.jpg
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:06:43 AM -
RT @Chealion: @aldjohnmar @pootmans you're machines! Way to go. Much appreciated.by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:06:58 AM
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Evacuation zones in Cliff Bungalow #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQyu51CYAAG-vy.jpg
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:07:10 AM -
In particular, do not come downtown tomorrow unless absolutely essential. Many underpasses and bridges will be impassable, LRT questionable.by Naheed Nenshi via twitter 6/21/2013 6:07:16 AM
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Evacuation zones in Deer Run #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQyz8XCYAA7X29.jpg
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:07:31 AM -
Updated evacuation zones in Discovery Ridge http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQy6PPCIAEugpq.jpg
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:07:57 AM -
Updated evacuation zones in Downtown East Village #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQzEGVCEAApWGk.jpg
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:08:37 AM -
Evac Centres: Southland Leisure, Acadia Rec Complex, Centre St Church, Village Sq Leisure, South Fish Creek Rec, and COP. #yycflood #yycby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:08:41 AM
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Evacuation zones in Elbow Park #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQzKSNCAAADMhC.jpg
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:09:03 AM -
Evacuation zones in Glenmore Park #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQzP5xCEAAKPFW.jpg
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:09:26 AM -
Evacuation zones in Hillhurst/Sunnyside #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQzWU4CMAA4Pkg.jpg
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:09:52 AM -
RT @nenshi: In particular, do not come downtown tomorrow unless absolutely essential. Many underpasses and bridges will be impassable, LRT …by CGYFireFighters via twitter 6/21/2013 6:10:12 AM
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Evacuation zones in Mission/Erlton Stampede #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQzdeWCMAEiYDn.jpg
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:10:21 AM -
Updated evacuation zones in Montgomery #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQzlkLCAAAXhP3.jpg
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:10:54 AM -
Evacuation zones in Quarry Park #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQzqmBCMAAeVB4.jpg
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:11:15 AM -
Be sure to follow @cityofcalgary @CalgaryPolice @aldjohnmar and @nenshi for the most up to date information/updates on the #yycfloodby CGYFireFighters via twitter 6/21/2013 6:12:09 AM
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“@yepitstom: @aldjohnmar @pootmans You gentlemen are machines! This City owes you a real debt. Hooray for you both! #yycflood” Our pleasure.by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:12:58 AM
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Please check here: http://www.calgarycitynews.com/ for updated bridge and road closures in #yyc #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:13:12 AM
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“@suzannemf: @aldjohnmar @pootmans I was just thinking how you guys have been there all day. Thank you, great job! #yyc” You're welcomeby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:13:21 AM
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RT @CstShaw: Evac Centres: Southland Leisure, Acadia Rec Complex, Centre St Church, Village Sq Leisure, South Fish Creek Rec, and COP. #yyc…by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:13:37 AM
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RT @CGYFireFighters: Be sure to follow @cityofcalgary @CalgaryPolice @aldjohnmar and @nenshi for the most up to date information/updates on…by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:13:37 AM
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RT @CalgaryPolice: Updated evacuation zones in Montgomery #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQzlkLCAAAXhP3.jpg
by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:15:09 AM -
RT @Tisin: Heading to bed. Thanks to concerned friends checking up on me and offering a place to crash. Calgary, you're alright. #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:15:30 AM
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Mayor now fully up to speed, I'm going home for a few hours sleep after 15 hours and 5 press conferences at Emerg Ops Centre-back soon!by Richard Pootmans via twitter 6/21/2013 6:15:53 AM
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Municipal bldg (new City Hall) closed tomorrowby Richard Pootmans via twitter 6/21/2013 6:20:59 AM