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City reminds residents to watch for high water near rivers and lakes

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed February 6, 2015 3:30 PM

Summary

With the recent heavy rains and winds, the City of Nanaimo would like to remind the public to be careful and use caution when walking trails, boardwalks, stairs and bridges. Many of the City's trails and playground equipment areas are either wet and slippery or, in some locations, near fast moving water.

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Key Points

  • The City of Nanaimo reminds the public to be careful in those areas of the community where high water may be present.
  • To report concerns or issues, please contact Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Environment at 250-756-5200 or email askpre@nanaimo.ca.

Quotes

"If using trails and parks this weekend, we ask residents to be mindful of those areas in our community where a high volume of water may be moving through local creeks and rivers."

Karen Lindsay
Emergency Program Manager
City of Nanaimo
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Contact:

Karen Lindsay
Emergency Program Manager
City of Nanaimo
250-755-4572

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