Trail mayor declares state of emergency after small landslide on Riverside Avenue
By Trail Champion
The City of Trail’s mayor has declared a local state of emergency specific to 2188 Riverside Avenue to ensure the safety of the resident. The declaration is mandatory in order to evacuate the resident and to gain access to the disaster financial resources available through the Provincial Emergency Program.
This declaration comes after a small landslide occurred adjacent to the structure located on 2188 Riverside Avenue in the early morning of March 29. The landslide caused minor damage to the yard and yard structures and no injuries were sustained.
“Safety of the resident is our main concern,” said Mayor Martin. “And with this declaration, the Regional Emergency Response Coordinator can access the disaster financial funds required to manage the costs associated with the displaced resident. Although a state of emergency declaration may sound alarming, we want to ensure Trail residents the slide area has been assessed by a landslide expert and no other homes are currently on evacuation alert.”
Emergency Social Services are assisting the evacuee to ensure they have an alternate place to stay until the slide area and their home and property can be reassessed next week.
