What should people do to minimize damage to their homes if they are going to be away during the freshet?

Residents are advised to obtain Fraser River flood forecast information  from the Emergency Management BC website. Regular freshet updates are also available at the BC River Forecast Centre website.

The City of Maple Ridge also has a web page with valuable information and links to resources.

Here is a link to flood preparation information for home owners prepared by Emergency Management BC.

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1. What should people do to minimize damage to their homes if they are going to be away during the freshet?
2. How can I know if I am at risk?
3. What should people do if they are given an Evacuation Alert?
4. What should people do if they are given an Evacuation Order?
5. How will we know if we are being evacuated?
6. How much notice will a person have that their area is going to flood?
7. In the event of a flood, how long would it be before the water recedes?
8. What will happen to the sewer systems if there is a flood?
9. Would our water supply be affected in any way?