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Properties along Hwy 8 south of Spences Bridge ordered to evacuate due to flooding, TNRD says

TNRD issues evac order

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order for dozens of properties near Highway 8 south of Spences Bridge due to flooding.

The 37 properties impacted by the evacuation order can be found listed on the TNRD website.

“If you are in the described area, you must leave immediately,” the regional district said in a statement.

The TNRD said evacuees should register with Emergency Support Services and arrange to stay with friends or family if possible.

Those who cannot stay with friends or family are asked to report to Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna.

The TNRD said residents along Highway 8 that are trying to leave the area are being asked to use Highway 97C, and avoid travelling towards Spences Bridge because of damage done to roads and bridges.

Access to Merritt is restricted.



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