City reminds residents to watch for high water near rivers and lakes

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed January 4, 2019 4:09 PM

Summary

With the recent heavy rains and winds, the City of Nanaimo would like to remind the public to be careful and use caution when walking trails, boardwalks, stairs and bridges. Many of the City's trails and playground equipment areas are either wet and slippery or, in some locations, near fast moving water.

The Nanaimo and other rivers in and around town are flowing quickly, and may be carrying debris.

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Key Points

The City of Nanaimo reminds the public to be careful in those areas of the community where high water may be present.
To report concerns or issues, please contact Nanaimo Public Works at 250-758-5222

Quotes

"If using trails and parks this weekend, we ask residents to be mindful of those areas in our community where a high volume of water may be moving through local creeks and rivers."

Karen Lindsay

Emergency Program Manager

City of Nanaimo

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Contact:

John Elliot

Senior Manager, Public Works

City of Nanaimo

250-758-5222

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