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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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RT @mikesbloggity: Some parts of Mission are still under water. #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNZntE4CIAA_tnu.jpg
by John Mar via twitter 6/23/2013 1:24:40 AM -
RT @amandamarie403: Emergency Drop In needs at 4804 Edmonton Trail NE #yyc #yychelps PLEASE RT WE NEED LARGE CARDBOARD BOXESby John Mar via twitter 6/23/2013 1:25:11 AM
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Here's the latest Evacuation Information, Maps and Reception Centres #yyc #yycflood http://ow.ly/mieWEby John Mar via twitter 6/23/2013 1:26:08 AM
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RT @cityofcalgary: Water is very safe to drink. It may have a slight taste. That's OK it is 100% healthy. p.s. don't use water outside. Tha…by John Mar via twitter 6/23/2013 1:29:21 AM
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RT @mikesbloggity: In an effort to be optimistic, here are six good things to come out of #yycflood. http://mikesbloggityblog.com/photos-six-good-things-to-come-out-of-the-calgary-floods/by John Mar via twitter 6/23/2013 1:31:21 AM
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“@yepitstom: @aldjohnmar Artists want to entertain evacuees. Should they just show up at Centres? #yycflood #yycarts #yyc” Sure!by John Mar via twitter 6/23/2013 1:38:46 AM
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Hillhurst Sunnyside is gathering names for the clean up. Contact quentin@hillhurstsunnyside.org to register. #yycfloodby Druh Farrell via twitter 6/23/2013 3:13:00 AM -
There's yucky stiff in river so wait for instructions before volunteering clean up. Tobert said each Calgarian will get gloves. #yycfloodby Druh Farrell via twitter 6/23/2013 3:20:18 AM
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2 additional communities partially cleared to re-open - Hillhurst and Bridgeland. More info at http://ow.ly/mimXk #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 3:20:41 AM -
RT @MikeBrownCMLC: @DruhFarrell good job to yyccc for their investment in EV flood proofing We just couldn't hold off the ground water http…by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/23/2013 3:23:16 AM
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Hillhurst and Bridgeland are being powered up now. Wait for a bit to see. OK. This deserves a toast. #yycfloodby Druh Farrell via twitter 6/23/2013 3:26:09 AM
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Hillhurst, Bridgeland, & Discovery Ridge residents can return home tonight as soon as power is restored. Stay tuned for final go-ahead.by Naheed Nenshi via twitter 6/23/2013 3:29:29 AM -
Public and Catholic schools are closed Monday. All remaining diploma exams exempted, students to get classroom-awarded grade, except (cont)by Naheed Nenshi via twitter 6/23/2013 3:31:44 AM
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For students who must write (or want to write) the exams, you have to write at the normally-scheduled time. Check with your school.by Naheed Nenshi via twitter 6/23/2013 3:33:35 AM
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“@MikeBrownCMLC: @DruhFarrell another pic of Riverwalk holding back the Bow. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNaiOshCMAEelK2.jpg” In remarkably good shape! #yycflood
by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/23/2013 3:43:39 AM -
9 p.m. media update videos:by City of Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 3:45:58 AM
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Media update videos: http://ow.ly/minAV #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 3:46:21 AM
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Map of Bridgeland re-entry zones: http://ow.ly/minEJ #yycflood #yycby City of Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 3:48:36 AM
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Map of Hillhurst re-entry zones: http://ow.ly/minH8 #yycflood #yycby City of Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 3:50:33 AM
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“@cityofcalgary: Map of Hillhurst re-entry zones: http://ow.ly/minH8 #yycflood #yyc” Here you go, lovely people!!!by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/23/2013 3:55:44 AM
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RT @joshyyc: “@660News: Brookfield Residential handing over construction resources to the city to help with cleanup #yycfloodhero” great ge…by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/23/2013 3:56:09 AM
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RT @yycfoodtrucks: Feeding frontliners thanks to @HopewellCalgary @car2goCalgary! @TheNaacoTruck @AvataraTweets @fiascogelato @Stickyrickys…by Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 4:42:57 AM -
.@yycfoodtrucks @hopewellcalgary @car2gocalgary @thenaacotruck @avataratweets @fiascogelato @stickyrickysyyc thank you!by Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 4:43:10 AM
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RT @edmontonpolice: So honored to help our neighbours in #yyc. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the flood #yeg #abf…by Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 4:44:21 AM
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.@edmontonpolice you are true heroes. Thanks for helping us out! #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 4:47:26 AM
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RT @edmontonpolice: So honored to help our neighbours in #yyc. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the flood #yeg #abf…by John Mar via twitter 6/23/2013 4:47:32 AM
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UPDATE, please RT: new version of Hillhurst re-entry map: http://ow.ly/mipAO #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 4:49:23 AM
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For all of the latest road and bridge closures, be sure to stay tuned to the Calgary City News blog: http://ow.ly/mipWQ #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 4:57:02 AM
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RT @Valerie_Hoey: RT @cityofcalgary: UPDATE, please RT: new version of Hillhurst re-entry map: http://ow.ly/mipAO #yycfloodby Druh Farrell via twitter 6/23/2013 5:06:10 AM
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RT @FlaProFF: @CGYFireFighters We are here for you. Let us know what you need.by CGYFireFighters via twitter 6/23/2013 5:13:57 AM -
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We would like to thank all Calgarians that have supported our members. We are proud to be part of such a great community. #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 5:15:14 AM
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RT @calgarytransit: We'd like to thank the Police Service of Calgary and Edmonton, EMS, Fire Dept. and our Military for banding together to…by CGYFireFighters via twitter 6/23/2013 5:15:35 AM
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RT @ShelKenn: @CGYFireFighters. I believe your boat is parked in my driveway. Thanks for all your hard work. http://yfrog.com/mgucncfj
by CGYFireFighters via twitter 6/23/2013 5:16:26 AM -
RT @ShelKenn: @nenshi@CalgaryPolice @CGYFireFighters @cityofcalgary thanks for all you are doing to inform and keep our citizens safe. Sta…by CGYFireFighters via twitter 6/23/2013 5:17:08 AM
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RT @enmax: Power restored to more than 6,300 Calgary homes today. More to come. List of outage updates:http://www.enmax.com/outages. #yycfloodby City of Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 5:18:09 AM
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UPDATE, please RT: new version of Hillhurst re-entry map via @cityofcalgary: http://ow.ly/mipAO #yycfloodby Calgary Police via twitter 6/23/2013 5:26:03 AM
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Thank you Calgary...I'm going to grab some sleep. See you at 0800 in Mission and Cliff Bungalow with @jtraptow #yyc #yyccc #yycfloodby John Mar via twitter 6/23/2013 5:28:38 AM
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“@donnlovett: @aldjohnmar @jtraptow Thank you so much and where can I find you at 8 am?” Near Safeway? Call me...by John Mar via twitter 6/23/2013 5:36:48 AM
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RT @CTVBridget: City of Calgary officials say they're aware of the Minnewanka flood gate failure and will address scenarios in next media b…by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/23/2013 5:53:27 AM
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RT @CalgaryPolice: We would like to thank all Calgarians that have supported our members. We are proud to be part of such a great community…by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/23/2013 5:55:20 AM
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As of 8 p.m.this evening, Hillhurst and Bridgeland communities have been partially cleared to re-open. Details: http://ow.ly/mis2Q #yycby City of Calgary via twitter 6/23/2013 5:59:04 AM
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Important! Before you return home please read up on after-the-flood awareness. http://www.smcalgary.com/storage/City_of_calgary_flood_awareness.pdfby Druh Farrell via twitter 6/23/2013 1:31:30 PM
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RT @CanmoreFireRes: Please, please, do not to run gas powered engines or pumps in non vented areas. Extreme #CarbonMonoxide risk. Be safe.by Druh Farrell via twitter 6/23/2013 1:42:25 PM