Alberta Flood Watch 2013

[Regular_John]

Got the word from the boss a few hours ago, Flood Day tomorrow, staying at home.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by ricosuave

why not just email your boss and say 'uh, hey...'

I did, and he doesn't know. The call has to come from one of the high ups. And it's not like it's critical for us to be downtown, it's oil & gas and every employee has the ability to login remotely from home

Guess I'll just try a best effort tomorrow, and turn around if Memorial is a parking lot at 7am

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by nik-

Nope ... still hate Edmonton.

To help with the hate, just think of how much overtime those cops are getting paid, and realize that we're paying for it.

Even so, 20 evacuated communities requires more manpower than the CPS can manage alone given other necessary duties.

[surferguy]

Downtown will be an absolute mess in the morning. We will be waking up to some very dramatic scenes. My guess is that the majority of workers will not be going in tomorrow.

This is significant

[atb]

Looks like the Bow is already above what the peak was in 2005

2005 peak:
RBOWCALG 2005-06-19 04:50:00 3.037 meters 724.86 m3/s

Today at 6pm:
05BH004,2013-06-20 18:00:00, 3.503 meters ,1030.559 m3/s

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

To help with the hate, just think of how much overtime those cops are getting paid, and realize that we're paying for it.

Even so, 20 evacuated communities requires more manpower than the CPS can manage alone given other necessary duties.

Naw, I don't care about the money, they're earning it and I'll gladly chip in my portion.

Still ... #### Edmonton.

[Teh_Bandwagoner]

My work is in the East Village. I just got a message from my office saying it's closed tomorrow. Mind you I'm in Rio at the moment, where it's been warm and sunny!

Anyone have any idea what the expected rainfall is this weekend? I get back on Monday and am wondering what the chances are that my office is still closed then.

[MrMastodonFarm]

#yychelps

[ricosuave]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

I did, and he doesn't know. The call has to come from one of the high ups. And it's not like it's critical for us to be downtown, it's oil & gas and every employee has the ability to login remotely from home

Guess I'll just try a best effort tomorrow, and turn around if Memorial is a parking lot at 7am

Well, the wife was just advised no one is to come in, their building will be in lock down and powered off completely, that, and the City tweets about staying out of downtown, so if I were a betting man, I'd say its not likely.

[Sliver]

Grown ups don't need to ask other grown ups for permission to work from home when their city is in a state of emergency. CPS recommended you avoid downtown so sack up and email your bosses to let them know you won't be in per the City's recommendation instead of waiting around for them to tell you it's okay not to swim to work. Geez.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

If no one takes it can I come over. I'll order pizza, bring popcorn. We can pop in a movie and talk about local projects and Calgary transit all night in our jammies.

That sounds really romantic.

[surferguy]

its cool to see almost 500 people are using this thread as an info source...

[ricosuave]

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

i work in the Devon tower by Eau Claire, do i even attempt to get in tomorrow? if i dont and a bunch of others make it in, i am sure i will get the gears

Devon Tower will be in lock down and completely powered off, according to the wife.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Grown ups don't need to ask other grown ups for permission to work from home when their city is in a state of emergency. CPS recommended you avoid downtown so sack up and email your bosses to let them know you won't be in per the City's recommendation instead of waiting around for them to tell you it's okay not to swim to work. Geez.

A calming voice of reason, as always.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by ricosuave

Well, the wife was just advised no one is to come in, their building will be in lock down and powered off completely, that, and the City tweets about staying out of downtown, so if I were a betting man, I'd say its not likely.

I assume that the connecting buildings around Devon Tower will be the same? Centennial Place, Ernst & Young, Shell. Anyone here work in those buildings?

[fundmark19]

What streets in Riverbend are evacuation? I may need to call my parents and get them to leave

[ricosuave]

Someone posted this before, thought it was worthwhile to bring it again...

http://www.smcalgary.com/storage/Cit..._awareness.pdf

and call 311 if you have any questions...

[Regular_John]

Originally Posted by fotze

I thought you worked for yourself?

Hmm nope not I, I've freelanced in the past but I've been a bonafide employee for a while now, business cards at all.

Thinking of Russic perhaps?

[Nehkara]

Langevin Bridge

[WhiteTiger]

Originally Posted by saskflames69

I'm sorry, I just realized I have probably come across as a total dick to you guys.

I really feel bad for you, I really do. If there's any way I can donate to the relief efforts I actually will and that's a promise.

If you want to volunteer, dial 266-1234, hit 0, and give your contact info and skills to the operator. They'll give your info to the city volunteer co-ordinator who will call you if you are needed.