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Posted: May 26, 2021 Evacuation Alert remains in effect in Fairmont The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) this morning reports that the Evacuation Alert remains in effect for about 200 properties in Fairmont Hot Springs. “Accumulated debris has reduced the capacity of the creeks to withstand a future event. Planning for debris removal is underway,” reported RDEK information Officer Loree Duczek. “There was no measurable precipitation overnight at our Fairmont weather station. The...

Posted: May 24, 2021 Evacuation Alert issued after heavy rain The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has issued an evacuation alert for 229 properties in the Fairmont Hot Springs area following the intense rainfall since Sunday. “The prolonged, steady rain has resulted in an increase in water flow and sedimentation in both Fairmont Creek and Cold Spring Creek, which has filled our upper debris basins on both systems to near capacity” explained Information Officer Loree Duczek. “As...

Posted: May 8, 2021 Alert system doesn’t include all local emergencies Following the provincial government’s test of its wireless Alert Ready system May 5, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is reminding residents that the provincial system cannot be used for local emergencies such as flood and fire at this time and residents are urged to sign up for the regional Evacuation Notification System to ensure they receive local emergency notifications. “We want people to be aware of...