Calgary Flood – Cleanup Underway – PICTURES 2013 Flooding

calgary flood 2013Calgary Flood 2013 – Calgary Flood Cleanup Underway: 8 more days. That’s how much longer the state of emergency in Calgary has been extended for, for a total of 21. As of this (Wednesday) morning, 80% of road access has been restored, five of seven downtown power zones have been re-energized, but only 30%  of buildings downtown are ready to have power restored. Because of the Calgary flood, there are still at least 11,000 people out of their homes, down from 100,000 at the peak of the crisis. Meanwhile, an outpouring of support has been seen across the city, with thousands not hesitating a moment to put on rubber boots, roll up their sleeves and help out in the affected neighborhoods.