Residents living near Ethel Street and Burne Avenue are concerned rising water from Mill Creek will soon flood over the bank and endanger their properties.

Emergency Program Coordinator Travis Whiting says the area floods annually and is carefully watched by the City of Kelowna.

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Over the next 24 hours crews will work to see what is causing the most issues with Mill Creek, whether it含羞草研究社檚 debris in the water or building up the banks to stop flooding.

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Residents concerned over localized flooding can contact the fire department to get sand. Sandbags are free but must be filled by residents.

Whitings says crews will be in the Ethel area all week to keep a close eye on the situation.