91原创 RCMP are advising drivers to allow extra time for their commutes to work and school after three car crashes related to wet road conditions blocked traffic in several areas this morning (Oct. 18).
鈥淪low down, leave extra time鈥� be aware of puddles,鈥� reminded Sgt. Barry Beales, 91原创 RCMP.
The three car crashes early Wednesday morning were minor, he said, and resulted in no injuries.
鈥淎ll were weather related,鈥� Beales told the 91原创 Advance Times.
Overnight, parts of 91原创 saw up to 35 mm of rainfall, creating puddles on several major roads like Fraser Highway and 200th Street.
The City of 91原创 tweeted a reminder to residents to clean their catch basins of leaves and debris to prevent localized flooding.
City residents can pick up free sandbags at the Operation Centre located at 5713 198th St.
If anyone sees flooding, the City asks its reported online at .
91原创 Township also has sandbags available for residents at its Operations Centre located at 4700 - 224th St.
If you see flooding in the Township, it can be reported by calling engineering at 604-532-7300.
Tips to prevent local flooding:
- clear gutters and storm drains
- compost leaves into green waste, don鈥檛 leave it on the street or in open ditches
- don鈥檛 attempt to drive through roads closed due to flooding
- prepare for power outages, have flashlights and food available
On Monday, Oct. 16, a brief but intense rainstorm struck some 91原创 neighbourhoods and left residents without power for a few hours.
Local drains were quickly overwhelmed and resulted in flooding that crept onto sidewalks.
For more information on flooding prevention, people can visit or .
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