Supply chains to the north including Prince George will continue to operate even as several parts of BC deal with the aftermath of the flooding and extreme weather events that have shut down key highways.
Prince George Mayor Lyn Hall is urging residents not to panic buy or hoard goods.
Shelves at grocery stores have been left bare in recent days in response to the dynamic weather event.
Hall told MyPGNow.com it’s important we all keep our wits about us.
“Just continue your normal shopping patterns. Remember, there are a lot of us here in Prince George and obviously, we are all going to shop and our families we probably go out for little bits and pieces of things so just remember that.”
“I have heard the Trucking Associations in both BC and Alberta talk about supply chains maybe a little longer but they are going to continue to flow because you can still get to Prince George through Alberta.”
Hall stated the northern capital has the advantage of being located along Highways 16 and 97.
“That’s the fortunate thing about where we live. We have two major highways that flow in and out of Prince George so we are going to continue to see product roll in.”
“Where we are right now I think people can rest assured goods will continue to come but with just a small interruption.”
The mayor also wants locals to think more about others instead of themselves especially those who are less fortunate or are elderly.
“There are people who depend on the Salvation Army food bank and let’s look at people who depend on St. Vincent de Paul who depend on various churches and organizations to provide food. They need food as well.”
BC Trucking Association CEO Dave Earle is urging shoppers not to hoard goods as alternate shipping routes are being established.
The provincial government is considering issuing a state of emergency in southwestern B.C.
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth stated the storms were a once-in-a-century event, and the effects are far worse than anticipated.
Farnworth expects the declaration to come after today’s (Wednesday) cabinet meeting.
Transportation Minister Rob Fleming mentioned the priority is being given to repairing Highway 3, to provide a link between the Interior and the Lower Mainland.
But it’ll be much longer before Highway 1 and the Coquihalla highway are reopened.
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