BC 1 Call Is Critical During Heavy Rainfall and Flooding
Free, 24/7 Emergency Service Helps Protect Lives, Infrastructure, and Property
During periods of heavy rainfall and flooding, any excavation, trenching, debris removal, or ground disturbance poses heightened risks to public safety, property, the environment, and critical services. BC 1 Call urges anyone planning ground disturbance activities—before, during, or after flooding—to contact BC 1 Call for free at bc1c.ca or 1-800-474-6886 to determine the location of underground infrastructure.
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Flooding can shift soil, wash away ground cover, and expose or damage buried utilities such as natural gas lines, electrical cables, telecommunications, and water infrastructure. Even routine cleanup or emergency repairs can become dangerous if underground facilities are struck.
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BC 1 Call’s free public-safety service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, for emergency locate requests.
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Call BC 1 Call immediately at 1-800-474-6886 and submit an emergency locate request if you have been impacted by flooding and:
- Encounter exposed or damaged underground infrastructure
- Need to dig, trench, or remove debris for any reason
“People may not immediately think of BC 1 Call during a flood, but they should,” says Donna Grant, President of BC 1 Call. “Extreme weather dramatically increases the risk to personal safety, property, and essential services due to the serious potential for unexpected contact with underground infrastructure. Our free service helps ensure people know what’s below ground when time-sensitive decisions must be made to protect property and communities.”
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