Some residents of flooded Merritt, B.C. will be able to go home soon, mayor confirms
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The City of Merritt is expected to announce a phased return to the city for some residents, whose homes have been assessed for damage and given the green light.
The mayor of the flooded city of Merritt, B.C., has confirmed that some evacuated residents will be able to return home in the coming days.
In a Sunday update posted on Facebook, Linda Brown said the municipality has completed its rapid damage assessments and will reveal its “return to home plan” on Monday.
“All properties have now received a placard indicating red, yellow or green status,” said Brown.
“Bringing Merittonians home as been our first priority and we will be able to bring some of you home in the next few days.”
Residents will receive a more detailed explanation of their green, yellow and red placards — revealing the condition of their properties — on Monday.
On its website, the city says ‘green’ indicates there are no restrictions for use or re-entry to a home once the relevant evacuation order has been rescinded.
‘Yellow’ indicates restricted entry or use, that may include use of designated portions of a property only, or a requirement to complete repairs before use.
‘Red’ means a building should not be entered as it is unsafe due to structural damage, geotechnical hazards or both.
