“I realize that this can cause some fear, some anxiety for the people of Calgary, especially for those who went through this in 2013,” he said.
“I can tell you that you are in good hands.”
The order can be canceled or renewed, “as needed,” Gondek said, and is done “with extreme caution.”
Several trails along the Bow and Elbow Rivers have been closed, water pumps installed and the Glenmore Reservoir lowered in anticipation of heavy rainfall in Calgary.
The city has created an online map tool that shows the areas of Calgary most affected by the floods.
A state of emergency was declared for several reasons, Godek said.
“First and foremost, it allows the Calgary Police Department and the Calgary Fire Department, as required, to go door-to-door to inform people that they may be on an evacuation order. No such order has been issued yet, but if necessary to evacuate people, this allows the police and fire brigade to advise people on properties that may be affected “.
The city of Calgary has created an online map showing the areas affected by the floods.  (City of Calgary)
It also allows members of the city’s water utility team to access real estate as required to protect vital infrastructure and offers “shopping flexibility” in the city.
Gondek said current levels in the Bow River and Elbow River were “significantly lower” than they were during the 2013 floods.
Some businesses are still active, including the River Cafe in Prince’s Island Park, which has closed in the event of a flood in the following days, with staff removing vulnerable food on Monday afternoon, along with an extensive wine collection.
“After two catastrophic floods, we can not just wait to see what happens,” said owner Sal Howell.  “We have friends in the community who will help store our food and wine until the river recedes.” 
Rainfall warnings, as well as flood warnings, also apply to the foothills, via Banff, Kananaskis and Exshaw. 
Although forecasts for rainfall vary, CTV News meteorologist Kevin Stanfield says between 80 and 100 millimeters of rain is expected by early Wednesday, with some areas seeing more than 150 millimeters. 
Since the 2013 flood, more than $ 150 million has been invested in mitigation projects, which reduced the risk of flooding by 55%, according to city officials.
Some of these projects include:


 Construction of new, permanent flood defenses along Heritage Drive, along Eau Claire near downtown Inglewood and the Calgary Zoo.     New 2.5-meter-high steel gates at the Glenmore Dam, which doubled the water storage capacity to hold more water and release it more slowly at the Elbow River.     Construction of elevator stations, drainage improvements and rainwater trunk upgrades in various established neighborhoods to reduce the risk of local flooding from heavy rainfall.     Multiple rainwater upgrades to prevent flooding in affected communities and     Bridge upgrades to maintain access and prevent damage during high flow events. 


The Calgary Downtown Flood Dam is also complete and extends from the Peace Bridge to the Reconciliation Bridge and construction has begun on the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir west of the city. 
The protection applied over the past nine years reduces the risk of flooding in Calgary by about 55%, according to the city. 
Experts still advise people to remove valuables and documents from basements if you are near flood-prone areas and test well pumps to make sure they are working properly.