City officials are expressing extreme relief that we were spared from
heavy rains overnight. Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Chair
Bill Bartley we dodged a bullet. He says, as a result, the flood
warning for the city has now been lifted. Bartley says while there has
been some localized flooding the city is being spared because of the
Neebing-McIntyre Floodway. There are still some roads in the city that
are closed due to flood damage and they will reopen after repairs.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
City Dodges Rainfall Bullet
City officials are expressing extreme relief that we were spared from
heavy rains overnight. Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Chair
Bill Bartley we dodged a bullet. He says, as a result, the flood
warning for the city has now been lifted. Bartley says while there has
been some localized flooding the city is being spared because of the
Neebing-McIntyre Floodway. There are still some roads in the city that
are closed due to flood damage and they will reopen after repairs.
