Lethbridge County residents being asked to prepare for significant rainfall, wind

With significant rainfall and strong winds expected this weekend, Lethbridge County is urging residents to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature brings our way.

Among its suggestions: to move downspouts away from foundations, clear gutters and eavestroughs, check culverts and ditches for blockages, and make sure sump pumps are working properly.

It’s also urging extra caution, when driving, with the potential of pooling water and washed out roads.

With so much rain in such a short amount of time, it warns that water levels in coulees and low-lying areas can rise quickly – that includes rivers.