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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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Ways to reduce H2O usage include limit showers to 5 min, don't wash car and don't use dishwashers or washing machines #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 11:46:34 AM -
.@RachelNader Best place to make donations is through Red Cross 1-800-418-1111 or at http://www.redcross.ca. #yycflood #yycby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 11:53:58 AM -
RT @cityofcalgary: #yyc water quality is high. However we're asking Calgarians to reduce usage to reduce demand on water treatment plants #…by Richard Pootmans via twitter 6/22/2013 11:55:24 AM -
Council is on it's way to the Emergency Operation Centre for a briefing with senior officials. #yycfloodby Druh Farrell via twitter 6/22/2013 4:07:15 PM -
RT @cityofcalgary: @acanadiangurl16 Please check @ENMAX outages here: http://ow.ly/mhIEA They're working w/ CEMA to determine when it's…by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/22/2013 4:11:03 PM
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RT @cityofcalgary: 9:30 a.m., June 22, 2013 Raw media scrum - CEMA Director Bruce Burrell 8 a.m. June 22 #yyc #yyccc http://ow.ly/mhREuby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 4:14:46 PM
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RT @cityofcalgary: 9:30 a.m., June 22, 2013 Raw media scrum - Dan Limacher, Water Services Director 8 a.m. June 22 #yyc #yycflood http://…by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 4:14:50 PM
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.@jody_blood we are asking all #yyc citizens to limit their water usage.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 4:24:43 PM
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.@aussie_hottie yes #yyc water is still safe to drink.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 4:27:26 PM
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State of Local Emergency - Update #yyc #yycFlood http://ow.ly/mhUfsby City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 4:27:47 PM
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.@ShelKenn thank you for your suppourt.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 4:33:55 PM
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.@jonomacdono you can find the most up to date evac maps here http://bit.ly/11r0nFH #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 4:36:48 PM
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Thank you to Edmonton police officers on patrol in Disc Ridge, staying in Penhold. Huge help in emergency and really grateful for supportby Richard Pootmans via twitter 6/22/2013 4:41:42 PM
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Police allowing daytime access to lower Disc Ridgeby Richard Pootmans via twitter 6/22/2013 4:43:32 PM
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at the Emergency Operations Centre with @nenshi @bpincott @gccarra @yycGael @DruhFarrell @peterdemong being briefed on #yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/22/2013 4:46:02 PM -
RT @ajproc: @CGYFirefighters sharing a smile with rescued citizen #yychelps #yycflood #yyc http://instagram.com/p/a3eJmSgSNf/
by John Mar via twitter 6/22/2013 4:46:23 PM -
RT @660News: Nenshi: All outdoor water use is banned #abfloodby Naheed Nenshi via twitter 6/22/2013 6:50:35 PM -
RT @cityofcalgary: Plz RT Reminder: under the water bylaw outdoor water usage is restricted. Thank you #yyc for your voluntary compliance. …by Naheed Nenshi via twitter 6/22/2013 6:50:55 PM
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RT @DClovis: A picture is worth a thousand words... This is bang on. @ShawTVCalgary http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNYl6enCEAAK_5T.jpg
by CGYFireFighters via twitter 6/22/2013 6:58:36 PM -
.@Sheena_LC Please contact your local schoold directly for closure information.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 7:04:16 PM
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.@metrikmarketing an update is listed on the city website here: http://bit.ly/16TsDldby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 7:05:23 PM
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.@annasobsession Deer Run is still under the evacuation order.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 7:08:16 PM
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.@denimjeff the city is stating that the water is safe to drink.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 7:11:03 PM
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Extension of Downtown Evacuation Area info: http://youtu.be/-B-GCgxLOkcby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 7:15:15 PM
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Update: Road and Bridge Closures #yyc #yycroads #yyflood http://ow.ly/mi3Vjby City of Calgary via twitter 6/22/2013 7:17:21 PM
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.@alecar1509 Try using the Red Cross link for finding loved ones: http://bit.ly/14OONoC #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 7:17:37 PM
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Avoid all open water on roadways and pathways, even it if looks shallow, as there may be open holes or uneven surfaces underneath.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 7:19:09 PM
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.@h_patt at the moment we don't have listed but this may change.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/22/2013 7:20:07 PM
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Earlier today speaking at the Press Conference at the Emergency Operations Centre #yyc #yyccc #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNYzTXkCIAAOqIo.jpg
by John Mar via twitter 6/22/2013 7:26:37 PM -
.@JonathanJoyce37 thank you for your continued supportby Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 12:32:45 AM
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RT @timrichter: Calgary's homeless services were hammered by the flood & need your $$ help. Go to http://www.place2give.com/CalgaryFlood.html to contribute. Cc …by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/23/2013 12:33:36 AM
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Plz RT Public Schools (CBE & Catholic) will be CLOSED on Monday. #yyc #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 12:34:34 AM
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Both public school boards (CBE & Catholic) will have more information on their websites as it becomes available. #yyc #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 12:36:27 AM
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.@nickilaha thank you for your ongoing support.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 12:43:02 AM
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.@CandiecrazeIzzy For updates on road closures please visit this link: http://bit.ly/14o43H0by Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 12:45:58 AM
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.@vikkh @YYCFlood if you witness looting please call 9-1-1 and report it immediately.by Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 12:50:29 AM
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.@pbrchamp for all updates on closures please visit this link: http://bit.ly/14o43H0by Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 12:53:27 AM
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Next update at 7:45 pm. News on schools and (hopefully) re-entry into some neighbourhoods.by Naheed Nenshi via twitter 6/23/2013 12:53:48 AM
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.@alliecaitlinn for all updates on closures, please visit this link: http://bit.ly/14o43H0by Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 12:53:49 AM
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Residents of Quarry Park, Douglasdale, Riverbend, Deer Run may return home. Here's what you do when you get there: http://ow.ly/1XSsdRby Naheed Nenshi via twitter 6/23/2013 1:04:17 AM
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.@amandaa_cj thank you for your supportby Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 1:05:28 AM
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RT @cityofcalgary: Updated Evacuation Information, Maps and Reception Centres #yyc #yycflood http://ow.ly/mieWEby CGYFireFighters via twitter 6/23/2013 1:16:56 AM
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UPDATE: Deerfoot Trail is now open in both directions. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 1:23:03 AM
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We are repatriating some communities back to you. But are doing so in a thoughtful & safe manner. Please be patient & trust us. #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/23/2013 1:23:39 AM
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“@DruhFarrell: 300 seniors from East Village are being evacuated.” Good job! #yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/23/2013 1:24:26 AM