The City of Delta has issued a flood risk advisory for Boundary Bay and Beach Grove.
The advisory was issued on Sunday night and is in place for Monday morning and Tuesday morning.
"The weather forecast for the City of Delta is indicating an extreme high tide on Monday morning coinciding with gusty southeast winds. As such, there is a heightened flood risk for the Beach Grove and Boundary Bay communities," said the City of Delta. "A very high flood risk is also expected to occur on Tuesday, Dec. 27 as a result of a significant storm surge coupled with strong southeast winds during high tide at approximately 9 a.m."
The City of Delta said residents are encouraged to take all suitable precautions. Sand and sandbags are available at Seaview Road, 1A Avenue boat launch, 3rd Avenue beach access, and 16th Avenue beach access.
"The City will be proceeding to Stage 3 of the Staged Flood Preparedness Plan for Beach Grove and Boundary Bay as of Monday in response to the upcoming flood risk. Portable pumps and generators will be located to the area. As well, City staff will be monitoring conditions and assisting as required," added the City of Delta in the news release.
