[Bcma-l] 'Ksan Historical Village & Museum

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Also at some degree of threat are Richmond's two National Historic Sites,
the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and Britannia Shipyard.  Both sites are located
outside of and below the level of Richmond's dykes, meaning that we could
be awash, while Richmond itself remains dry.  Our situation is complicated
by the fact that it is not only the freshet which we must watch, but also
the tides.  If the peak flow coincides with the high tides from the new
moon, we could be in serious trouble.  We will be placing our volunteers on
'standby', to be ready for a sudden, urgent call to move materials and
electronics equipment up off the floor.

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Mark Sakai
Manager, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada
12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC  V7E 3J1
t: 604-664-9192  f: 604-664-9008
www.pc.gc.ca/gulfofgeorgiacannery

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Jim:


The Chilliwack Museum and Archives may find itself in a similar situation
to K'san later this week. In particular, our archives and object storage
area are in the flood plain, although protected by dikes at this point. We
have made arrangements to move our entire collection to higher ground (at a
minimum cost of $10,000 and up to $45,000) but have not yet made the
decision to move. We are in close touch with our City's emergency planners.
Right now it looks like the rain situation that is developing could worsen
the situation up north, and within 3 to 5 days, down south. We have already
moved some of our archives to a safer storage area and are packing some
material to make a move easier.


We have checked with our insurance company. We have no coverage for
preventative measures. If there is a flood, we have a $10,000 deductible.
That is small comfort though. Saving our collection is our highest
priority.


Chilliwack's dikes are susceptible to over-topping. If a flood warning is
issued we will likely move. The move will take us 3 to 5 days. We obviously
hope that we will not find our ourselves in a flood situation. But, our
entire community is planning. Many hours have already been spent by our
staff on the planning process and packing and moving some of our
collection.


Ron Denman


Chilliwack Museum and Archives


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Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 10:54 AM
To: bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca
Subject: Re: [Bcma-l] 'Ksan Historical Village & Museum

Hello Barbara & Others;

I have been in touch with the Ministry about this very situation and they
are very much aware and monitioring the threat of flooding and potential
damage and interruption.  The BCMA is also in touch with 'Ksan, and Laurel
Smith Wilson, Executive Director, Curator, has promised to keep us posted
of developments.

The Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre has also been made aware.

The Ministry has also requested at this point to make sure that K'san
inform local government of the situation.

Are any others in this situation?
--Jim



> Really good point, Andrea.
>
> Might letters of support for K'san to the provincial government help
> direct emergency funds to assist Laurel?  If so, who would be the most
> appropriate addressee?
>
> Barbara
>
>
> Dr. Barbara J. Winter
> Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
> Department of Archaeology
> Simon Fraser University,
> 8888 University Drive
> Burnaby, BC Canada V5A 1S6
>
> bwinter@sfu.ca
> 604 291-3325    voice
> 604 291-5666    fax
> Find us on the Web: www.sfu.museum
>
> Change is mandatory.  Survival is only one option.
>
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