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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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Please keep in mind that we cannot respond to all tweets, but we're responding to as many as we can. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:21:15 AM -
“@CURTMAH: @aldjohnmar I'm going to hug you after this #yycflood” I'll take that...thanks. #yyc #yycccby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:21:19 AM -
RT @MichelleRempel: @WestHillhurstCA @CWag_ @aurora606 - again confirmed with @aldjohnmar; parts of West Hillhurst will be evac'd. Maps sho…by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:21:37 AM
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RT @HeatherKlimchuk: @aldjohnmar @suzannemf @pootmans My thoughts are w/ you tonite & I applaud your efforts! #abculture #ablegby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:23:33 AM
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RT @Jeannine51293: @CstShaw @CalgaryPolice SAIT has their residence doors open for people who have been evacuated from their homes.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:25:32 AM
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Thanks to my EA @jtraptow for volunteering at the Southland Leisure Centre #yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:25:41 AM
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“@SarahFYasmin: @aldjohnmar John, I am 6 blocks west away from Beltline evac. Should I make plans to go?” Wouldn't hurt to prepare...by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:26:20 AM
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“@o2baflyonthewal: @aldjohnmar Thank you!” You're most welcome. #yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:27:15 AM
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“@sunnymangs: @aldjohnmar glad to see you're working hard! Much Appreciated!” My pleasure. #yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:27:40 AM
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.@squesnel here are all the maps of areas being evacuated: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjGev2hTby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:28:44 AM
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.@ninjba not if you live in these areas of Hillhurst: http://flic.kr/p/eRRY7Z
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:33:39 AM -
.@WaterAries yes drinking water is still okay #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:34:57 AM
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.@Sn00ze_sc #yyc water is still safe to drink #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:37:04 AM
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12:35 a.m. updated road closures #yyc #yycflood http://ow.ly/mfkrMby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 6:38:11 AM -
I'm heading out on a tour with @nenshi to view firsthand the flooding. #yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:38:13 AM
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.@Siovan9 at this time we do not need volunteers. Thank you.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:39:04 AM
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.@jesikakelsey here is an updated list of evacuated areas: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjGev2hTby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:39:57 AM
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More of the latest information: http://ow.ly/mfkrM #yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:41:29 AM
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RT @averageyyc: Times like these make me (extra) happy I voted for @nenshi and @aldjohnmar - well done, gentlemen. We're in good hands, #yy…by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:42:52 AM
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.@Kfortch please check here for @calgarytransit detours: http://ow.ly/mfkwwby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:43:09 AM
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“@RichardNairn: @aldjohnmar @nenshi Did you rent a combine for the tour?” With Police. #yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:43:36 AM
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“@ReaFaceToFace: @aldjohnmar @nenshi You've been up a long time - hope you have a driver :-)” We do... :)by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:44:01 AM
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RT @ShaheenYYC: @aldjohnmar @nenshi Stay safe!by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:44:08 AM
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Thanks for helping us out while Twitter was down @SaskatoonPoliceby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:44:32 AM
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.@greencitymotors definitely.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:44:46 AM
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RT @CstShaw "Updated #yycroads closures here: http://ow.ly/mfkrM #yycflood #yyctraffic c:@511Alberta"by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:45:22 AM
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RT @CstShaw: Updated #yycroads closures here: http://ow.ly/mfkrM #yycflood #yyctraffic c:@511Albertaby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:45:34 AM
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Road Closure Map http://ow.ly/mfl3n #yyc #yycflood #yycroadsby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 6:47:07 AM
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View from Centre Street Bridge just now with @nenshi and @calgarypolice #yyc #yyccc #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQ7_mzCYAA5jTv.jpg
by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:47:38 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 6:47:50 AM
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Evacuation teams in Chinatown. Going door to door. #yyc #yyccc #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQ8rsPCYAA4WEZ.jpg
by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 6:50:39 AM -
.@kaudley We are still working on that answer and will update when we know more.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:51:57 AM
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12:50 a.m., June 21, 2013 CTrain Service Disruption Due to Flooding #yyc #yycflood @calgarytransit http://ow.ly/mflumby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 6:55:13 AM
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RT @cityofcalgary: Road Closure Map http://ow.ly/mfl3n #yyc #yycflood #yycroadsby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:57:21 AM
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RT @calgarytransit: At this time movement around the city is constantly changing. We will update as often as we can. Please check first thi…by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 6:58:18 AM
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Westmount Charter School now closed. #yyc #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 7:00:38 AM
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Getting a first-hand look across the city. I've never seen levels this high and fast. Worst is yet to come. http://ow.ly/i/2pIVJby Naheed Nenshi via twitter 6/21/2013 7:02:33 AM -
RT @cityofcalgary: Westmount Charter School now closed. #yyc #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 7:04:14 AM
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The Langevin bridge at 0103 hrs. #yyc #yyccc #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQ_-yFCAAAQFHB.jpg
by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 7:05:06 AM -
Things are calm and orderly and my colleagues at @CalgaryPolice and @calgaryfire are doing their usual amazing work.by Naheed Nenshi via twitter 6/21/2013 7:05:46 AM
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Concerned about family members that have been evacuated? Please contact the @RedCrossAB at 403-541-6100. #yycflood #yycby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 7:06:22 AM
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Centre Street Bridge... At 0105 hrs Lower deck submerged. #yyc #yyccc #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNRAYOGCEAAr0Y7.jpg
by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 7:06:48 AM -
1/1/ The City has five evacuation Centres: Southland Leisure Centre, Acadia Recreation Complex A,by City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 7:10:17 AM
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.@JamesTaylorPike please check here for @calgarytransit detours: http://ow.ly/mfkwwby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 7:10:19 AM
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1/2 Village Square Leisure Centre, South Fish Creek Recreation Centre #yyc #yycflood http://ow.ly/mfmhAby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 7:10:33 AM