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By Curtis Galbraith

Big Lakes County Flooding

Big Lakes County residents being told to prepare for evacuation because of flooding

Apr 23, 2020 | 6:07 PM

Some people in Big Lakes County are being told to get ready to evacuate because of flooding.

The County says in an alert that ice build-up on the West Prairie and East Prairie Rivers may cause flooding in low lying areas.

People in the following areas are being told to prepare to leave their homes:

• North of the Town of High Prairie and west of the West Prairie River along Township Roads 753, 753A, Range Road 170A, Range Road 171A
• North of the Town of High Prairie and east of the West Prairie River and west of Highway 749 along Township Roads 750, 752, and Range Road 171
• Along the East Prairie River on Township Road 740 to Township Road 745, Range Road 161, and Range Road 162

Big Lakes County goes on to say people are not required to evacuate yet, and that this is only a notice to give those affected time to get ready.

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“Gather important documents like identification and insurance, and prepare any food and water you need,” reads the alert from the County. “If an evacuation order is issued, please bring your medication, blankets, sleeping bags, personal items and supplies for family and pets.”