Living in this flood-prone B.C. community is like living on an active volcano, city manager warns
Residents and municipal officials in Merritt say they are concerned about the possibility of a future disaster damaging homes and infrastructure again, as funding sources for flood prevention efforts remain unclear.
![Living in this flood-prone B.C. community is like living on an active volcano, city manager warns](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6249507.1694616742!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/merritt-flood-2021.jpg)
![The City of Merritt, B.C., flooded on Nov. 14, 2021, after more than a day of extreme rain across southern B.C. A street in Merritt submerged by flowing water. A yellow and blue fire hydrant is also half submerged.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6249507.1694616742!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/merritt-flood-2021.jpg)
Residents and municipal officials in Merritt say they are concerned about the possibility of a future disaster damaging homes and infrastructure again, as funding sources for flood prevention efforts remain unclear.