Calgary Alberta Floods 2013 - Re-entries slowly starting

[Zero102]

Originally posted by ricosuave
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Care to elaborate? I was walking in/out of downtown this morning to get to work (then get sent home) and it just stank of creosote when I crossed the river, I was wondering what was up with that.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by Vagabond142
Calgary drivers pulling over on Deerfoot SB to take a look (and cause traffic issues) near the Max Bell

Keep up the good work on the updates. I won't make fun of you and P90 errr j/k anymore

Yes some guy on Glenmore was going 90 and slowed down to gawk out the window and I was already staring and almost piitb of his truck lol

[Kobe]

BUMP.. how is race city BTW? my car is around there.. :\ and I can't get a hold of my dad..

[revelations]

If we have another serious hail storm in Calgary this year, insurance companies will probably just walk away from here.

[Kona9]

I hope this isn't Karma for all the NE jokes. Then again, Hakkola mentioned that Karma isn't real.

In all seriousness, this is getting crazy!

PS...Beauty work Vagabond!!

[jibber]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
No reason to be sad. It could be much much worse. If Calgary is good at one thing it's coming together. Well be fine, I haven't heard of any casualties and that's all that matters. Everything else can be replaced.

You're right, but when you say there's no casualties, you're only referring to humans (which by itself is an unbelievable accomplishment). However, the city of Calgary is my friend. She has always been there for me my whole life. The one constant I could rely upon. It pains me very deeply to see Calgary drowning... it almost feels like I'm watching something living drown before my eyes. I know everything can be replaced but the landscape will never be the same after today. My city has changed.

[ExtraSlow]

jibber, I know what you mean man.

[jwslam]

Originally posted by Vagabond142
5th St and 25th Ave SW aka Mission Safeway

That's Sobey's problem now. Don't know if that makes it better or Wurst?

[Vagabond142]

Guys, I'm really trying to keep up and keep updates rolling in, but I've been awake for over 24 hours straight. I'll keep going for now, I just had some caffeine, but when the next crash hits, I'm going to need to nap. Sorry

Back to flood stuff:

-Red Cross open to donations, not in need of volunteers, blood always appreciated, money as well. Not FORCING you to donate, just giving you the link in case you WANT to donate:

https://secure.redcross.ca/registran...eventid=126477

-A second convoy of PPCLI is headed down to Calgary, including a LAV-III with a trailer.... o_O




-If you know anyone in the NW that is an evacuee and would like some food:

Oscar ‏@Oh_Oscar 50m

RT @kathelemon: “@owlgael: Free (BBQ) tonite 5pm for evacuees & friends. Capitol Hill Community Assoc. 15st&21av NW. #yychelps


-Citizen clean up assistance being organized via FB

https://www.facebook.com/events/548675025188171/


-New evacuation center announced:
देवAnaiksiinamayakii ‏@nicolerrabbit 2m

#Siksika Evacuation Shelter: Deerfoot Sportsplex - Beds, Food, Water, First Aid, Pet Care Available 24 HRS. #yycflood #abflood #yyc #Treaty7

-COP evac center at capacity

Calgary Is Awesome ‏@CIAwesome 4m

COP @WinSportCanada is at capacity as evac centre. Please check calgary.ca for other locations to go to #yycflood #abflood

[Vagabond142]

Chapparal Valley now under evacuation warning, police are "enthusiastically encouraging people to evacuate"

[flipstah]

Originally posted by jibber


You're right, but when you say there's no casualties, you're only referring to humans (which by itself is an unbelievable accomplishment). However, the city of Calgary is my friend. She has always been there for me my whole life. The one constant I could rely upon. It pains me very deeply to see Calgary drowning... it almost feels like I'm watching something living drown before my eyes. I know everything can be replaced but the landscape will never be the same after today. My city has changed.

Change is a good thing but there may casualties in High River.

[duaner]

Originally posted by jibber


You're right, but when you say there's no casualties, you're only referring to humans (which by itself is an unbelievable accomplishment). However, the city of Calgary is my friend. She has always been there for me my whole life. The one constant I could rely upon. It pains me very deeply to see Calgary drowning... it almost feels like I'm watching something living drown before my eyes. I know everything can be replaced but the landscape will never be the same after today. My city has changed.

Even on that note, I went through Deerfoot Meadows around 9:45am to get on Deerfoot south to head back home, and as I got onto Deerfoot, I noticed a deer stranded on a small island, not even a stones throw from the northbound lanes. Got it on my dashcam but it's hard to see. And it's just plain hard to watch.

[revelations]

Anyone wondering about various damns and their status, etc. can check out the AB emergency page.

http://www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca/

[CSMRX7]

Inlaws evacuated to our house last night, then we lost power at about 9pm as they shut off power to all flooded areas. Left for a dry place today

This is the bridge at Sandy Beach





Elbow drive at the bridge over the Elbow river. Has risen quite a bit since then.



Poor house



View out the front door



Raging River through the neighbourhood. The current was really strong!

[Vagabond142]

Karen Seda ‏@Karen_Seda 51s

Oi, #Calgary stay off Sarcee->Stoney NB if you can! Backed up beyond belief. #yyc #yyctraffic #yycflood @660NewsTraffic

[Hallowed_point]

Vagabond 142 thanks for going above and "beyond" Appreciate your posts!!

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Vagabond142
Karen Seda ‏@Karen_Seda 51s

Oi, #Calgary stay off Sarcee->Stoney NB if you can! Backed up beyond belief. #yyc #yyctraffic #yycflood @660NewsTraffic

Not surprised if Rage is stuck in there. Seems to be the only NW/SW corridor left.

[colsankey]

any idea on if bow trail west is still good to get out of downtown on.. still living the dream in GCS with a few coworkers who plan on getting out of here shortly.

Cant seem to find good updates on what roads are closed and seen lots of tweets about downtown evacs, but nothing concrete.

[Vagabond142]

Official Calgary Transit flood pics

http://www.calgarytransit.com/html/flood_photos.html

[ricosuave]

Originally posted by Zero102


Care to elaborate? I was walking in/out of downtown this morning to get to work (then get sent home) and it just stank of creosote when I crossed the river, I was wondering what was up with that.

I think there used to be a creosote plant in that area back in the day