November 26, 2021 - The City’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is prepared to deal with emergencies like floods within Pitt Meadows. The City has a very comprehensive flood emergency plan, which is available here.
The City invests in emergency planning and infrastructure maintenance and upgrades for flood mitigation, response and recovery. Current flood mitigation infrastructure in Pitt Meadows consists of 60 km of dikes, along with ditches, six pump stations, and flood boxes.
Work was completed in June on the new Pitt Polder Pump Station. The Fenton Pump Station replacement and upgrades are still in the planning stages with completion scheduled for 2022. Back-up generators were recently installed at Kennedy Road and McKechnie Road pump stations as well.
The Fraser Basin Council is progressing Phase 2 of the Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy, which is focused on developing a long-term plan for flood mitigation, regional priorities and funding options. The City has actively provided feedback on the draft strategy and continues to advocate for a dedicated funding stream to support the necessary improvements to flood infrastructure.
With heavy rain in the forecast, City crews are continuing to perform regular checks and maintenance on the City’s dikes and other infrastructure. Should the EOC be activated for a flood response, the City would coordinate resources, volunteers, and communication to residents.
Detailed information on the City’s flood mitigation plans is available here. PreparedBC also has a number of resources available for residents to assist with flood mitigation and preparedness.