Fort McMurray - Current events

[yuuago]

So. Roughly 13k people had to be evacuated from downtown Fort Mac due to the flooding: RMWB community notice

We've had post-riverbreak flooding before, but this is much more extreme than usual. Three rivers around the city are flooding at once, so the entire downtown area is affected, rather than just the lowest-sitting areas that usually experience this problem.

Like I mentioned before, I don't live downtown, so my house is fine. Currently I'm just mildly inconvenienced by a boil-water order.

But I feel like garbage, because not only is something like this happening in my city, there's also nothing I can do about it. Downtown is an emergency zone and well-intentioned randos need to stay away.

So there's this, and the virus/pandemic on top of that, and it's happening very close to the anniversary of 2016 fire evacuation, so it's just... it's a really horrible time for my city all around right now.

[Edit]

Someone posted a couple photos on tumblr that give an idea of the issue. That's Franklin Avenue, our main street, before and after.

[Edit 2]

The municipal twitter posted a map showing the area that's flooded + the areas under evac order. It's... extensive: here

Comments

[hokuton_punch]

Oh wow, that's terrifying. D: I'm so sorry; I hope it recedes as fast as reasonably possible.

[yuuago]

<3 <3 <3
Thank you. It's a bit much right now, goddamn will 2020 just STOP.

[hokuton_punch]

2020 really needs to just chill the hell out. Maybe listen to some soothing music. D:

[torachan]

Yikes! That is a lot of flooding. D: Glad you're not directly affected.

[yuuago]

<3 Thanks. This really sucks! :/

[0dense]

jeesus christ what a mess D; I'm so sorry! But you're not doing nothing - staying in and keeping safe is part of helping the cleanup efforts run as smoothly as possible, right? like flattening the curve? sending hug vibes!

[yuuago]

Argh, you're right. I just wish I had some useful skills so I could lend a hand. :( But obviously staying home is helpful too.

[kanadka]

Oh, MY god, what awful news. Even if you're not affected (and GOOD omg) I'm very sorry for those who are. And just sorry for this whole mess. The pictures are shocking.

This whole year so far is just such a ????? that adding this is completely unnecessary. Way too much excitement for one decade. 2021-2029, you guys had better Calm Down.

[yuuago]

No kidding. Can this year just stop, already?! JFC. It's just TOO MUCH. :(

[eggsbenedict]

Oh my gosh... I'm glad you're not affected, but the timing is all so terrible D:

I know it's hard but try not to blame yourself for anything in this situation! It's so far out of your control and you're clearly staying away from the area like you're meant to, so you're doing what you can.

[yuuago]

<3 <3 Thanks. I'll try to remember that.