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Duncan Flood Event – Lessons Learned Public Safety Department

Duncan Flood Event – Lessons Learned Public Safety Department. Building up the existing dike along Beverly Street. The massive effort to stop the flood waters flowing into a dense neighbourhood. Initial Low Dike building on roadway

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Duncan Flood Event – Lessons Learned Public Safety Department

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  1. Duncan Flood Event – Lessons LearnedPublic Safety Department

  2. Building up the existing dike along Beverly Street

  3. The massive effort to stop the flood waters flowing into a dense neighbourhood Nanaimo Fire Services Presentation June 2010

  4. Initial Low Dike building on roadway • Long rolls of heavy duty poly laid down along roadway on the side the water is coming from • Use cement truck full of sand to run the course and lay a 1 – 2 foot “bead” of sand the length of the poly • Fold poly up and over on both sides • Place regular sandbags every two feet to keep poly sealed

  5. Initial Dike complete, pumping begins and a rainbow gives us hope Nanaimo Fire Services Presentation June 2010

  6. Developing a more secure dike to get us through the winter

  7. Filling the gaps – to save time, just fold under the tops of the sandbags

  8. Time to call it a day?

  9. Thank you!Public Safety Department

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