Sediment Basins: Sediment basins for Upper BX Creek have been constructed downstream of Pleasant Valley Road and near 48th Ave at 20th Street. The development of a new sedimentation pond near the BX Creek Ranch Park is also planned for 2022.

Sandbagging: Sand and sandbags have been provided during flood events and have been used by residents as needed to protect their properties during flood season.

Flood Education: This flood story map was initiated as an educational tool to increase public awareness of flood risk and the associated risk reduction options. The City of Vernon website also contains many readily available information resources for flood risk education and emergency awareness.

Freshet Preparation: Freshet preparations include active monitoring of creek water levels, local snowpack reports, and weather and snowmelt conditions. Inspections and necessary maintenance are conducted for infrastructure such as roads, culverts, bridges, outfalls, and stormwater retention structures that could be impacted by increased water levels. Sediment is removed annually from the two existing Upper BX Creek sediment basins.

Emergency Management Program: This program is empowered to meet legislated responsibilities for directing and controlling local coordination of emergency response to, and recovery from, a major emergency or disaster. For more information on Vernon’s Emergency Management Program, visit: https://www.vernon.ca/homes-building/fire-safety/emergency-management.

Streamside Maintenance Policy: This policy sets out the City of Vernon’s policy on streamside maintenance.

Flood Study: The City of Vernon has undertaken the Detailed Flood Mapping, Risk Analysis and Mitigation Study to increase understanding of local flood risk and inform future flood mitigation planning.

Land Use Planning: The City of Vernon’s land use regulations and policies encourage for the maintenance, enhancement and restoration of natural assets that can provide ecological functions that mitigate the impacts of flood risks. As flood data and mapping information becomes available, the City would provide information to its development community.