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Notes from City Hall
Gerry Sorensen Way
The City of Kimberley Operations & Environment Services Department will be preparing Gerry Sorensen Way for the upcoming paving project. Teck Resources will also be working in this area at the same time.
Until further notice, Gerry Sorensen Way from the Kimberley Underground Mining Railway Train Station to Norton Avenue will be CLOSED to allow for these repairs. Access will be provided to the Train Station.
Please use Norton Avenue to access the resort area. The City of Kimberley would like to thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the Operations Department at 250-427-9660.
Summertime is construction time
To ensure the safety of all concerned, please keep a respectful distance (minimum 90’ / 30 m) from any City crews or contractors, open ditches and heavy equipment. Watch for and obey any signs posted. Thank you for your cooperation.
Bike to Work or School Week May 30 – June 5
Participate as an individual, start or join a team and challenge your friends and co-workers! To register for free please visit www.biketowork.ca.
Evacuation notifications
The City of Kimberley Fire Department has recently updated our emergency evacuation plan. This plan describes the processes involved with evacuating our citizens and how people will be notified of evacuation orders. Evacuations may be extremely urgent, or we may have some lead time to prepare which will allow us to evacuate in stages.
When time permits, an evacuation alert may be issued. This means that it is important to be ready and pay attention to any media sources available. If the event escalates and an evacuation order is issued – it is time to go, ensuring you follow the directions of emergency management personnel.
In some cases, an evacuation order will come with little or no warning. Door to door notifications may occur along with emergency broadcasts. The city’s air raid horn may be activated, which in the event of an emergency will notify people in the downtown core. This horn will be tested on June 1 at 10 a.m.
To ensure that you are aware of any events that may be unfolding, it is important to follow the city’s Facebook page or other information sources. It is imperative to share any information and spread the word to neighbours and family members that may not utilize social media.
It is vitally important to have your household emergency plan and emergency kit ready to go. For your convenience there are emergency plan and evacuation handouts available at City Hall. For any questions regarding the city’s evacuation plan or how you can create your own at home, please call the Kimberley Fire Department at 250-427-4114.
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