Anyone who lives in BC’s Lower Mainland knows that it rains here. A lot. I don’t have the exact numbers, but it’s something like 363 days a year of rain (we also get one day of snow and one day of sun, just to keep things fresh). This past week has been particularly rainy, to the point of creating a flood threat. Of course, Barry Penner had some important advice for everybody that may be facing flood waters.
“So everyone is going to have to pay attention. If you’re out near riverbanks and streams, best to avoid that if you can. And local community responders are going to have to watch carefully in case the water gets near the top of the banks.” – CBC News
Pay attention… and if you are out near rivers or streams, avoid being out near rivers and streams. If you aren’t out near rivers and streams, then you are safe to go out near rivers and streams. Makes sense to me.
“I’m not saying (flooding and landslides) will happen, but it’s something we are watching for,” Penner said. “I’m telling people to pay attention and stay away from rising rivers.” – Vancouver Sun
Pay attention… and keep away from rivers.
As the weather front moves through, Penner said he has two words for the public: “Pay attention.”
He urged fishermen to stay away from the rivers, parents to keep kids away from pooling water and storm drains, and drivers to use extreme caution on the roads.
“People insist on fishing even when the rivers are raging,” said Penner. “That’s not a good idea.” – Vancouver Sun
Pay attention… and don’t go fishing.
I think Barry Penner’s message is perfectly clear. Pay attention to the water. It’s tricky stuff, you know. You turn your back on the water for one minute, and BAM! Flood. Just like that.
Tags: BarryPenner, Environment, Quotes, Water, WeekendWordsofWisdom
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