Homes Underwater and Streets Washed Out in British Columbia

Flash flooding has left damage across several cities in British Columbia. Mudslides and washed-out roads had stranded evacuees. The military was called in to assist with evacuation efforts.

Social media showed images of Hwy 1 completely washed out. Roads were impassable and covered in water, trees, and mud.

A local resident noted it had been raining for the last several days. Some places received up to 10 in (25 cm) of rain.

The city of Merritt was placed under a mandatory evacuation on Monday at 10 AM. Local cellphone networks were unable to handle the volume of calls and residents were being asked to only make calls related to evacuation.

For updates from the city see their Twitter page here.

Northwest Washington

The relentless rain left northwest Washington with flooding as well. Up to 8 inches (20 cm) of rainfall were reported with winds reaching 93 mph (153 kph)

Will Aid come?

Much work is ahead for those affected by flooding. Many non-profit organizations respond across both countries to assist individuals in cleaning out flooded homes. Cleaning out homes is commonly referred to as mud out or muck out. To learn the basics of responding to flood recovery efforts check out this article.

Preparing For Your First Mud Out
Volunteering with an organization can be a great help to those suffering from recent flooding.

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