Canadian Armed Forces to help B.C. communities affected by flood
Victoria, May 18 (IBNS): The Canadian Armed Forces are set to help the British Columbia communities that are affected by floodwaters, media reports said.
Approximately 175 Canadian Army soldiers are heading towards Vernon in BC.
Across the province, 4,500 people had to leave their houses and another 7,000 people have been put to evacuation alert.
More help is on the way. Approx 175 @CanadianArmy soldiers are traveling from Edmonton, Alberta to Vernon, BC to help respond to the floods.
— CAF Operations (@CFOperations) May 17, 2018
In times of trouble, we stick together.#OpLENTUS #BCFloods #2018Freshet pic.twitter.com/icTBUsxcnf
In a statement, Environment Canada said around 40 millimeters of rain could be expected on Saturday.
However, the BC residents might not get rain on Friday, according to CBC meteorologist.
Kootenay Lake School District has stated all schools will remain closed in the Salmo area on Friday considering the evacuation alert on Friday.
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