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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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.@CourtneyFaith21 we will advise as soon as it's safe to return to evacuated areas.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 7:56:49 AM -
RT @ReapersPlace: EVERYBODY RETWEET THIS PLEASE: @CGYFireFighters YOU FREAKIN ROCK!!!! Be safe above all. Calgary loves you. #YYCby CGYFireFighters via twitter 6/21/2013 7:57:30 AM -
Thanks for all of your support folks. We are having a difficult time responding to everybody. We appreciate the continued support! #yyc...by City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 7:57:39 AM -
Water approaching houses disc ridge lane http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNRMDZcCIAAB33v.jpg
by Richard Pootmans via twitter 6/21/2013 7:57:48 AM -
Discovery Ridge Lane... #yyc #yyccc #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNRMFjUCIAAyANg.jpg
by John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 7:57:56 AM -
On behalf of all @CGYFireFighters THANK YOU to all Calgarians as well as our supporters from near and far! Proud to serve such a great city!by CGYFireFighters via twitter 6/21/2013 7:59:04 AM
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Many Bridges Closed across Calgary - complete list here: http://ow.ly/mfpwc #yyc #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 7:59:34 AM
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Southland & Acadia reception centres at capacity; we're directing people to Village Square & South Fish Creek Recr Centre. #yyc #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 11:01:55 AM
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RT @cityofcalgary: Southland & Acadia reception centres at capacity; we're directing people to Village Square & South Fish Creek Recr Centr…by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 11:05:10 AM
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Asking #yyc to stay home today. Avoid downtown and all evac areas. Road closures in effect. Details: http://ow.ly/meTyx #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 11:10:24 AM
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RT @jtraptow: Watched the sun go up yesterday, come down yesterday and going back up right now. #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 11:18:18 AM
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Just finished my first-ever 5 am media scrum. May be time for a little nap.by Naheed Nenshi via twitter 6/21/2013 11:22:31 AM -
And, I'm baaaaaack... About to do CBC this morning, had a little nap for an hour or so. Getting ready for more #yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/21/2013 11:22:45 AM
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Due to high traffic volumes Calgary.ca is experiencing technical difficulties. For flood related news visit http://ow.ly/mg02g #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 1:54:43 PM
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.@PhalanGrof drinking water is all good right at the moment.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 1:55:44 PM
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.@littlemissmocha thanks for all the hard work to the first responders.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 1:56:17 PM
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.@timmerrific We are advising people to stay out of downtown for the forseable future until water levels subside.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 1:57:11 PM
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.@wcramone all latest updates here: http://bit.ly/11r0nFHby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 2:00:37 PM
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.@DeeWynns hard to say. Please be prepared for any evacuation. Have clothes and essentials to go ready, just in case. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 2:01:42 PM
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Please note evac orders still in place until confirmed safe to return. Thank you everyone for your cooperation yesterday and today #yycccby Richard Pootmans via twitter 6/21/2013 2:02:13 PM
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.@Fawanna latest info is the chaparral valley is ok to return. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 2:03:16 PM
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.@Gadgetessa there may be restrictions. Please check wuith @511 #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 2:05:27 PM
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.@riley_joseph unfortunately there is no easy way and we don't have control over the court operations. Might be good to contact them.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 2:06:55 PM
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.@Massonite mckenzie should be ok. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 2:08:02 PM
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Road Closure: Eastbound/Westbound Glenmore Trail between 18 St and Blackfoot Tr closed. #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 2:08:45 PM
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.@ZachBothwell16 best to contact them regarding their operations tonight.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 2:09:17 PM
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Deerfoot Trail closures - N.B. to E.B. Glenmor / N.B. to W.B. 17 Avenue / N.B. right lane closed over Calf Robe bridge 1/2by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 2:16:08 PM
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S.B. right hand lane closed over Southland drive.2/2 #yycflood #yycby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 2:16:36 PM
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.@erickorta unknown about highway 8, sorry. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 2:18:18 PM
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RT @MichelleRempel: For constituents in evac'd areas just waking up - it is not safe for you to return. Pls stay off roads. Follow @cityofc…by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/21/2013 2:18:22 PM -
.@TheNakedArtofSc no, we have called in the military at this point. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 2:18:56 PM
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Calf Robe Bridge is CLOSED. Please be careful and drive safely. #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 2:25:22 PM
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.@Andy76Rebecca here is the link for latest road closures : http://bit.ly/11r0nFH #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 2:29:25 PM
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.@steeephl we don't require any volunteers right now but this may change. Keep monitoring. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 2:30:03 PM
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UPDATE: restricted traffic on Southbound Deerfoot. Calf Robe bridge OPEN, moving slowly #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 2:30:04 PM
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Please monitor @511Alberta for traffic updates. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 3:17:55 PM
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.@ace_feeney information saying that homeless being sent to 4804 Edmonton Trail NE. Not confirmed.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 3:19:56 PM
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.@GerriKrienke no info to the contrary. #yyctrafficby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 3:20:48 PM
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RT @Hey_RobC: A @CGYFireFighters rescue boat heading through a subdivision. By any means necessary. #YYC #ABflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNSsMKRCQAEqk1D.jpg
by CGYFireFighters via twitter 6/21/2013 3:20:52 PM -
.@495066001 all schools should be closed today. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 3:21:56 PM
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Power has been shut off in evacuated communities for the safety of citizens and first responders. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 3:22:40 PM
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.@BlownWill this evacuation is still current : http://bit.ly/16lXKFd #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 3:24:25 PM
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.@gereminator best to call Calgary city at 3-1-1 as they are running the EOC. Thanks. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 3:25:46 PM
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.@ErikaBabe12 no volunteers require at the moment, but stay tuned. #yycflood.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 3:27:44 PM
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.@TheCoupCalgary we can only advise that if you believe you may be in danger of flooding not to open. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/21/2013 3:28:41 PM