Residents in low-lying areas of the Fraser Valley are being told to prepare for potential flooding as water levels rise in the Fraser River. River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory for the lower Fraser River. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the province has activated the Southwest Provincial Regional Emergency Centre in Surrey. Ross Maki, a manager with the city of Port Coquitlam, says he is asking people to be aware of the current conditions on the Fraser River. We're monitoring reports from the River Forecast Centre and participating in conference calls with Emergency Management BC," Maki said.

Source: CBC News May 12, 2018 00:23 UTC