Another province-wide challenge is requiring citizens to band together and not hoard the toilet paper, or any goods or food.
Following heavy rain, flooding, and infrastructure damage in the southern part of the province, many businesses are facing major supply chain disruptions due to multiple highway or railway closures.
91裸聊视频淭his has not been easy. We understand many people are concerned. But we strongly encourage residents to remain patient, be kind, avoid the urge to panic buy groceries, and consider the needs of your neighbours while we weather this storm together,91裸聊视频� Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming said.
The B.C. government declared a provincial state of emergency Wednesday in response to the damage caused by severe flooding and landslides. This declaration helps advance the work required to mitigate impacts on transportation networks and maintain the movement of essential goods and supplies.
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Additionally, businesses have been hard at work, adjusting their processes and working with suppliers and transportation companies to keep goods moving within the available means.
91裸聊视频淲hat we are experiencing right now is a supply disruption 91裸聊视频� not a disaster,91裸聊视频� Cumming said. 91裸聊视频淲e must avoid hoarding groceries and clearing shelves unnecessarily. Some things may not be as readily available as we91裸聊视频檙e used to, but the disruption will be temporary. Let91裸聊视频檚 be mindful of one another and share available resources.91裸聊视频�
Transportation routes are still available north, east, and south of Vernon. Assessments are underway to determine the scope of infrastructure damage to the west. Repairs will be made as soon as possible and transport routes will be restored.
91裸聊视频淚t will just take time,91裸聊视频� Cumming said.
Meanwhile thousands of people have been displaced from their homes or stranded while travelling.
91裸聊视频淥ur thoughts are with all those who have been personally impacted by this extreme weather event. Our communities will get through this difficult season together and once again, we will show that B.C. is resilient,91裸聊视频� Cumming said.
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