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City of Abbotsford lifts all remaining evacuation orders and existing evacuation alerts
City of Abbotsford lifts all remaining evacuation orders and existing evacuation alerts
ABBOTSFORD - In an encouraging sign Wednesday afternoon, the City of Abbotsford says it has downgraded all remaining evacuation orders for 11 properti...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
choiceznewz.bsky.social
🙌 #Abbotsford #BCstorm
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social Kelly Greene @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social · 2d
The @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social has downgraded ALL remaining Evacuation Orders to Evacuation Alerts and have rescinded the 474 existing Evacuation Alerts. 💜

👉 abbotsford.ca/city-hall/news-media/city-lifts-all-remaining-evacuation-orders-and-existing-evacuation-alerts

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A graphic with a header across the top that has text in it that read 'Abbotsford Lifts All Remaining Evacuation Orders' in white text over a seafoam background. The rest of the graphic is a landscape photo of Abbotsford with a large purple heart graphic element on top.
December 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
The @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social has downgraded ALL remaining Evacuation Orders to Evacuation Alerts and have rescinded the 474 existing Evacuation Alerts. 💜

👉 abbotsford.ca/city-hall/news-media/city-lifts-all-remaining-evacuation-orders-and-existing-evacuation-alerts

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A graphic with a header across the top that has text in it that read 'Abbotsford Lifts All Remaining Evacuation Orders' in white text over a seafoam background. The rest of the graphic is a landscape photo of Abbotsford with a large purple heart graphic element on top.
December 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
Thank you to every first responder, City staffer, emergency management professional, volunteer, and local leader in @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social who has stepped up to help people through this #BCFlood event.

Your dedication has made a crucial difference. 🙏

🏡 Abbotsford.ca/ReturnHome

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Minister Greene and Minister Popham stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens and staff in the Emergency Operations Centre in Abbotsford.
December 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
⚠️River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED the Flood Warning for #Sumas River to High Streamflow Advisory⚠️

Flows on Nooksack River peaked below flood stage through Cedarville this morning.

Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers. 🙏

👇
bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/advisories/HSA_2025_12_17_1130_Sumas_dwn.pdf
A zoomed in map from the River Forecast Centre showing the Sumas River has been downgraded from an orange flood watch colour to a yellow high streamflow advisory colour. The Chilliwack River At Vedder Crossing jursidiction to the East of the Sumas River map remains at the red flood warning colour in the screenshot.
December 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
Work is underway to repair Highway 3 at multiple locations between Hope and Manning Park following damage from #BCFlood at 22 separate locations. 👩‍🔧

👉 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025TT0129-001268

🚗 For the most up-to-date information - people travelling are encouraged to monitor: DriveBC.ca
#BCStorm
A zoomed in map from DriveBC.ca showing part of Highway 3 in an advisory with red colours to show Highway 3 remains closed at a certain section between Hope and Eastgate. A zoomed in map showing part of Highway 3 remains closed at a certain section between Hope and Eastgate.
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
🔸 The River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED the Flood Warning for the #Coquitlam River downstream of the Coquitlam Dam to a Flood Watch 🔸

👉 bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/adv...

📌 For information on how to prepare for flood hazards, visit: PreparedBC.ca
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social Kelly Greene @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social · 3d
‼️UPGRADED FLOOD WARNING‼️

The River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED to Flood Warning:

❗️ #Coquitlam River downstream of the Coquitlam Dam.

Follow instructions from officials and stay clear of flood waters. 🙏

👉 bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/advisories/FWN_2025_12_16_2130_Coquitlam_upg.pdf #BCFlood
A zoomed in screenshot of the River Forecast Centre’s Flood Warning and Advisory Notification map showing mostly jurisdiction in the colour orange to represent a Flood Watch which means that river levels in orange sections are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. One section of the screenshot in an area along the Coquitlam River downstream of the Coquitlam Dam south towards Port Port Coquitlam is in the colour red to represent a Flood Warning which means that river levels in red sections have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result. A zoomed in screenshot of the River Forecast Centre’s Flood Warning and Advisory Notification map showing mostly jurisdiction in the colour orange to represent a Flood Watch which means that river levels in orange sections are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. One section of the screenshot in an area along the Coquitlam River downstream of the Coquitlam Dam south towards Port Port Coquitlam is in the colour red to represent a Flood Warning which means that river levels in red sections have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result. A zoomed in screenshot of the River Forecast Centre’s Flood Warning and Advisory Notification map showing mostly jurisdiction in the colour orange to represent a Flood Watch which means that river levels in orange sections are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. One section of the screenshot in an area along the Coquitlam River downstream of the Coquitlam Dam south towards Port Port Coquitlam is in the colour red to represent a Flood Warning which means that river levels in red sections have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result.
December 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
lisabeare.bsky.social
Please be aware there are a number of school and street closures all across the lower mainland & Vancouver Island this morning. Don’t forget to check your local school website for updates before heading out to school today.

Follow BC Hydro directions for any downed power lines. Please stay safe.
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social Kelly Greene @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social · 3d
Another powerful #BCStorm is in progress - causing widespread power outages for many BC Hydro customers across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

Crews are working around the clock to restore power.

For the latest outage updates, visit:
👉 bchydro.com/outages
#BCFlood
A zoomed in screenshot of a BC Hydro power outage map showing Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. There are multiple red dots indicating power outages down the east coast of Vancouver Island and throughout the Lower Mainland. A zoomed in screenshot of a BC Hydro power outage map showing the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. There are multiple red dots indicating power outages in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Abbotsford and other municipalities.
December 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
Latest operational update on BC Hydro customers experiencing power outages due to #BCStorm. Crews are working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

👉 bchydro.com/news/press_centre/news_releases/2025/strong-wind-and-heavy-rain-leave-about-120-000-bc-hydro-customer.html #BCFlood
A zoomed in screenshot of a BC Hydro power outage map showing the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. There are multiple red dots indicating power outages in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Abbotsford and other municipalities.
December 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
🚨Fallen & low hanging power lines are an emergency - even if they aren’t buzzing or sparking when you come across them⚡️

1️⃣ Stay back at least 10 metres - (about the length of a bus) 🚌

2️⃣ Keep others away too ✋

3️⃣ Call 9-1-1 ☎️

👉 bchydro.com/safety-outages/electrical-safety/safe-distance.html
A road cuts through a wooded area with tall trees on both sides. One tree is fallen directly across the road from one side to the other. Behind the three are multiple trucks and crews of people are working on restoring power lines that have been pulled down from their poles by the fallen tree.
December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
blackwellmerlin.bsky.social
Thanks for communicating via Bluesky.

Many of us have left Twitter/X for moral/ethical reasons, but many news outlets and government agencies have not and won’t cross post, even though there are “apps for that”.
December 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
Another powerful #BCStorm is in progress - causing widespread power outages for many BC Hydro customers across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

Crews are working around the clock to restore power.

For the latest outage updates, visit:
👉 bchydro.com/outages
#BCFlood
A zoomed in screenshot of a BC Hydro power outage map showing Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. There are multiple red dots indicating power outages down the east coast of Vancouver Island and throughout the Lower Mainland. A zoomed in screenshot of a BC Hydro power outage map showing the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. There are multiple red dots indicating power outages in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Abbotsford and other municipalities.
December 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
‼️UPGRADED FLOOD WARNING‼️

The River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED to Flood Warning:

❗️ #Coquitlam River downstream of the Coquitlam Dam.

Follow instructions from officials and stay clear of flood waters. 🙏

👉 bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/advisories/FWN_2025_12_16_2130_Coquitlam_upg.pdf #BCFlood
A zoomed in screenshot of the River Forecast Centre’s Flood Warning and Advisory Notification map showing mostly jurisdiction in the colour orange to represent a Flood Watch which means that river levels in orange sections are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. One section of the screenshot in an area along the Coquitlam River downstream of the Coquitlam Dam south towards Port Port Coquitlam is in the colour red to represent a Flood Warning which means that river levels in red sections have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result. A zoomed in screenshot of the River Forecast Centre’s Flood Warning and Advisory Notification map showing mostly jurisdiction in the colour orange to represent a Flood Watch which means that river levels in orange sections are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. One section of the screenshot in an area along the Coquitlam River downstream of the Coquitlam Dam south towards Port Port Coquitlam is in the colour red to represent a Flood Warning which means that river levels in red sections have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result. A zoomed in screenshot of the River Forecast Centre’s Flood Warning and Advisory Notification map showing mostly jurisdiction in the colour orange to represent a Flood Watch which means that river levels in orange sections are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. One section of the screenshot in an area along the Coquitlam River downstream of the Coquitlam Dam south towards Port Port Coquitlam is in the colour red to represent a Flood Warning which means that river levels in red sections have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result.
December 17, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
This has been a difficult week for many people impacted by #BCFlood. I’m grateful to everyone who took some time to speak with Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social, Minister @lanapopham.bsky.social & I in #yxx today.

Thank you for sharing your experiences and challenges during this heartbreaking event 🙏
December 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
This has been a difficult week for many people impacted by flooding in B.C.

Today, Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social, Minister @lanapopham.bsky.social, Mayor Ross Siemens, and I visited the Barrowtown Pump Station and impacted farmers in @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social.

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Abbotsford Mayor, Ross Siemens shakes hands with Minister Kelly Greene at the Barrowtown Pump Station in the City of Abbotford - both of them are wearing warm jackets. Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemen and David Eby the Premier of British Columbia are standing inside the Barrowtown Pump Station having a discussion. In the background of the photo looking out the loading bay's open doors you can see multiple sandbags around the perimeter of the facility to protect against flooding. A wide-angle photo of the Barrowtown Pump Station in the City of Abbotsford shows the grey square building. The loading door is open allowing you to see into the station where a group of people are gathered having a discussion. Around the perimeter of the entry into the loading dock you can see large white coloured sandbags stacked in a row to protect against flooding. In the far background of the photo you can see it is overcast grey skies and there is a wooded area to the right side. Three large grey Barrowtown Pump infrastructure units are situated in a row. On each unit is a black placard that reads in grey text "Canadian General Elecric".
December 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
I'm grateful to everyone who took time to speak with Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social, Minister @lanapopham.bsky.social, and I.

Thank you for sharing your experiences and challenges.

Your care for your animals, farms, neighbours and community is remarkable. 💜

🧵[2/2] @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social
Minister Kelly Greene and Premier Eby are in a barn in the City of Abbotsford. Premier Eby is actively listening to someone speaking outside of the frame of the photo while bending down slightly to give a golden retriever dog a pat on the back of the head, the dog has a satisfied expression on its face. Beside Premier Eby three people are standing in waterproof gumboots. A group of people including Minister Kelly Greene, Premier David Eby, Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens, City staffers, farmers, and a golden retriever are in a circle formation inside of a barn having a discussion. David Eby the Premier of British Columbia is walking shoulder to shoulder with a farmer down the length of a barn looking at cows inside their pens with hay lining the outside of the pens while the Premier and the farmer have an active discussion. Minister Greene and Minister Popham are walking behind them. Beside Premier Eby a golden retriever dog is walking along. Premier David Eby, Minister Lana Popham, Minister Kelly Greene, and a farmer in the City of Abbotsford are having a discussion inside of what appears to be a barn on a farm.
December 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
j-blatherwick-mla.bsky.social
Thank you to all the first responders, City staffers, emergency management professionals, volunteers, and local leaders who have stepped up to help people with the flooding across the Province.
#mlajennb #bcflooding #abbotsfordflooding #firstresponders #volunteers #emergencymanagement #citystaffers
December 16, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
j-blatherwick-mla.bsky.social
And I want to recognize the work done by @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social who has done a great job keeping the public informed during this trying time.
December 16, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
🚨Fallen & low hanging power lines are an emergency - even if they aren’t buzzing or sparking when you come across them⚡️

1️⃣ Stay back at least 10 metres (about the length of a bus) 🚌

2️⃣ Keep others away too ✋

3️⃣ Call 9-1-1 ☎️

👉 bchydro.com/safety-outages/electrical-safety/safe-distance.html #BCFlood
A tree is fallen across some power lines right next to a two-way road.
December 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
⚠️ The Town of Princeton has issued an Evacuation Alert for properties between the Similkameen River and HWY 3, including ‘Tunnel Area’, Burton Ave, & Waterfront Ave ⚠️

Residents on Evacuation Alert should be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice.

👉 princeton.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/con...
December 16, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
🚨 Telus landline & cell service - including 9-1-1 are currently unavailable in Hemlock Valley, Harrison Mills and Chehalis 🚨

In an emergency try to call 9-1-1. If service is not yet restored, get help from people nearby and go to the nearest emergency service.

More info: telus.com/en/bc/outages
December 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
Latest operational update on BC Hydro customers experiencing outages across the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

👉 www.bchydro.com/news/press_c... #BCFlood
December 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
The @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social has downgraded Evacuation Orders for 39 properties. These properties remain on Evac. Alert. ⚠️

⛔️ 36 properties remain under Evac. Order

⚠️449 properties remain under Evac. Alert

👉 abbotsford.ca/alerts/evacuation-orders-modified-another-39-properties-sumas-prairie
Evacuation Orders modified for another 39 properties in Sumas Prairie | City of Abbotsford
December 15, 3:45pm Update The City of Abbotsford has downgraded Evacuation Orders for 39 additional properties in Sumas Prairie. These properties remain on Evacuation Alert and should stay prepared t...
abbotsford.ca
December 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
sforseth000.bsky.social
December 15th, 2025 Technical Briefing from Minister @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social (BC Minister of Public Safety) and Minister @lanapopham.bsky.social (Minister of Agriculture)

www.youtube.com/live/pHKr9Hs...
Flood Update - December 15, 2025
YouTube video by GovernmentofBC
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Reposted by Dave Beninger
choiceznewz.bsky.social
🚨👇 #BCflood
kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social Kelly Greene @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social · 4d
British Columbia - Minister Lana Popham, Technical Experts and I are about to go LIVE with an update and Q&A on the current status of the flood event. 👇

www.youtube.com/live/pHKr9Hs...
Flood Update - December 15, 2025
YouTube video by GovernmentofBC
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM