Yellowhead county left soggy

By Philip Rushton

While counties downstream were hit worse, Yellowhead County was left only with flooded yards and roads.

“The culverts are all running on maximum and overspilling onto roads,” said Don O'Quinn, “but water is starting to recede.”

As director of infrastructure services, O'Quinn said the county office has taken phone calls from people worried about their yards over-flowing.

Marcel Preville, manager at local Home Hardware, advised that people check or replace sump pumps, eaves-troughs, and other water removal and vapour barrier materials.

In case you're handsome and as not handy, there are solutions other than duct-tape.

“We know lots of reputable contractors who will help,” said Preville.

The flooding resulted in a few gravel roads being washed away, but crews will be out to fix the roads soon as the rain slows down.

“There's not much you can do about it,” said O'Quinn. “It's an act of God so you should check with the insurance company to make sure you're covered.”

If there are any problems or concerns, people should contact the county at 780-723-4800.

“We've had our fill of water now so it's too much of a good thing,” said O'Quinn.

Visit alberta.ca/home/336.cfm for more info flood preparations and environment.alberta.ca for flood updates.

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