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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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.@Allie8448 here is the list of road closures. #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNU4PtGCIAAiCOP.jpg
by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:09:47 AM -
Media Availability at 8 p.m. at the EOC. #yyc #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 1:09:57 AM -
.@CalinWay please call 911 if it becomes an emergency.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:11:01 AM
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.@Tounces2 unknown. The power companies are working hard to resolve the issues. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:11:35 AM
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A reception centre has been set up and space is available at St. Francis High School (877 Northmount Dr. NW). #yyc #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 1:12:03 AM
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.@ysabelle01 @cityofcalgary @ENMAX good to hear. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:14:31 AM
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.@StealthNetworkS please check here for evacuations in the Discovery Ridge: http://bit.ly/1c5J66jby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:15:32 AM
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RT @cityofcalgary: A reception centre has been set up and space is available at St. Francis High School (877 Northmount Dr. NW). #yyc #yycf…by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:16:56 AM
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Join me in welcoming 100 Edmonton Police Service Officers who have joined forces with @CalgaryPolice to safeguard #yyc #yycflood #yycccby John Mar via twitter 6/22/2013 1:18:49 AM -
.@esherravenfire possibly but it depends whether the water went higher than the evacuation map boundary. #yycflood.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:23:13 AM
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saw @SassyScout @laurenjm101 @LadyBabyMar & our son. Now getting ready to tour the City again with @CalgaryPolice #yycflood #yyc #yycccby John Mar via twitter 6/22/2013 1:27:42 AM
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1/2 The City appreciates the outpouring of donations from Calgarians. However, all reception centres have established food supplies. #yycby City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 1:33:17 AM
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.@BenWDuncan you could try calling @CalgaryParking to enforce no stopping on these roads. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:34:50 AM
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.@JosieHerauf there are still lots of restrictions in place. Best to contact them #yycflood.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:37:08 AM
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.@MaryPedersen @GlobalCalgary @CTVCalgary sorry don't know exactly. Being so close to the river, it probably was.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:40:47 AM
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Thank you Calgary for your tremendous spirit.by City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 1:40:53 AM
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RT @JohannesLanger: @DruhFarrell Thanks! Also if you get a chance, I am translating many major news tweets into Traditional Chinese. Feel f…by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/22/2013 1:40:57 AM -
2/2 Thank you all for your generosity & putting citizens first. Monetary donations can be made to Red Cross 1-800-418-1111by City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 1:41:16 AM
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RT @LPFFA: Thoughts are with @CGYFireFighters and all the responders in Southern Alberta as they battle the floods from the front lines. St…by CGYFireFighters via twitter 6/22/2013 1:41:25 AM -
Mandatory evacuations remain in place for portions of several communities along the river.by City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 1:42:13 AM
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There is a voluntary evacuation zone downtown that extends from 9 Avenue to the river and from Macdonald Bridge (into Inglewood) to 14...by City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 1:42:19 AM
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However, if you are in the voluntary evacuation zone, you have water and your house is dry and safe you may stay if it is safe to do so....by City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 1:42:43 AM
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.@kathwittman @cityofcalgary @calgarystampede we will update if or when volunteers are required. Thanksby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:42:45 AM
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.@Danny_Saliba no others at this time. Hopefully we won't have to evacuate any more areas. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:45:58 AM
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.@amanie87 thanksby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:46:33 AM
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RT @cityofcalgary: 2/2 Thank you all for your generosity & putting citizens first. Monetary donations can be made to Red Cross 1-800-418-1…by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/22/2013 1:49:42 AM
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.@ashleylynnmarie Latest info here is the evacuation in Inglewood remains. Still too much water. Monitor for updates. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:50:19 AM
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The City is asking those who do not need to be in downtown core to avoid it. Please restrict downtown to local traffic only. #yyc #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 1:50:28 AM
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.@KaitlynMason_ @ENMAX @cityofcalgary great, thanks #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:53:40 AM
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.@Radio_girl87 @ashleylynnmarie Not entirely sure but initial video from the air shows a lot of water. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 1:55:53 AM
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Update: Evacuation Information/Maps/Reception Centres #yyc #yycflood http://ow.ly/mhiCAby City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 1:56:19 AM
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.@janaaberryman you're welcome.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 2:03:51 AM
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.@jabboudy no. We reported to social media reports of looting but nothing was found. Officers on beat patrol in all evacuated areas.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 2:04:58 AM
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.@WaltraWaltra yes they are safe. #yycflood.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 2:05:59 AM
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Reception Centres updates http://ow.ly/mhqqX #yyc #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 5:07:44 AM
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RT @cityofcalgary: Reception Centres updates http://ow.ly/mhqqX #yyc #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 5:09:56 AM
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.@LCCreativeImage here are the areas downtown that are under a voluntary evacuation: http://bit.ly/14o43H0 #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 5:11:33 AM
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#yyc @CstShaw is back on shift and tweeting live. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 5:12:35 AM
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4th Street SW is eerily dark and empty. @calgarypolice ensuring people's homes and businesses are secure whilst they are away #yyc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/22/2013 5:13:29 AM
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Stay up-to-date with The City's media scrums with, well, the Media. #yyc #yycflood http://www.youtube.com/user/thecityofcalgary/videosby City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 5:17:20 AM
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“@A2_AliAbel: @aldjohnmar is 14th street open or closed? Can I take it from 16th to 26 ave sw?” Yep!by John Mar via twitter 6/22/2013 5:19:07 AM
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Residents are still displaced from all evacuated communities. Please continue to obey all cordons. #yycflood #yycby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 5:23:33 AM