Sand and sandbags at two sites in Vernon; distancing rules in effect

Apr 25, 2020 | 9:00 AM

Vernon residents who want to protect their property from flooding now have two sites to get sand and sandbags.

Residents can now access sand and sandbags at two City of Vernon locations:

Behind City Yards off Pleasant Valley Road (1900 – 48 Avenue)
Kin Race Track parking lot (3445 – 43 Avenue)

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Under normal circumstances, two people can fill sandbags together. However, the city asks that residents observe modifications that align with COVID-19 safety measures, such as physical distancing.

COVID-19 modifications:

Have one person fill one bag at a time, unless you are working with someone from your own household. It may take longer, but is required to comply with directions from the Provincial Health Officer
In general, workers at the bagging and berm building site should keep a distance of two metres (six feet) from one another
One worker places sandbags, while one worker loads the wheelbarrow and delivers sand

More information on guidelines for safe practices for sandbagging during COVID-19 are posted on the City of Vernon website.

by Vernon Matters Staff

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