Flooding evacuation procedures and reminders

River levels in the Bow are high and water is overflowing the banks.

The city is implementing flood response plans and is reminding citizens to take precautions to ensure they remain safe during the flooding crisis.

Evacuation Procedures

To evacuate residents, the Calgary Police Service will:

Citizens are reminded to:

People should find shelter with friends or relatives for the next 72 hours.

For those who have no where to go, reception areas have been set up at the Southland Leisure Centre at 2000 Southland Dr. S.W., the Acadia Recreation Complex at 240 90 Ave. S.E., the Centre Street Church at 3900 2 Street N.E., Village Square Leisure Centre at 2623 56 Street N.E.  and South Fish Creek Recreation Centre at 333 Shawville Blvd S.E.

People should ensure that they take identification, prescription medications and other critical personal items with them.

Anyone with pets should also take them with them and if that is not an option, pets can be taken to the Animal Service Centre at 2201 Portland St.S.E.

For more information, visit the City of Calgary website.