Deka Lake/Judson Rd - downgraded to EVACUATION ALERT (Cariboo RD - Area "L")

Courtesy of the Cariboo RD's Emergency Operations Centre:

The Evacuation Orders listed below, pursuant to The BC Emergency Program Act, issued in the Cariboo Regional District are rescinded:

Deka Lake Area Order – July 1, 2021 at 12:00 pm

Judson Road Area Order – July 1, 2021 at 5:30 pm

These order areas are being replaced by the following Alert issued Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm:

Deka Lake – Judson Road Area Alert

Effective immediately residents are allowed to return to the area.

Deka Lake - Evacuation Order Downgraded to Alert

Evacuation Order Downgrade and Map
Interactive Map

Routes Back Into the Area

The route is open via Hwy 24.

Please watch for livestock and wildlife on roads as fences may have burned in the area.

Residents returning

Residents are returning to an area that has been profoundly affected by wildfire [IF TRUE/REMOVE IF UNTRUE].

Wildfires remain active and firefighting activities continue in the area. It is important for residents to stay out of active wildfire areas. Interfering in an active fire area will result in crews ceasing ground and air operations potentially endangering nearby properties.

Since these areas remain on evacuation alert, residents must be prepared in case the area receives a future evacuation order on short notice. Local governments may not have time to go door-to-door should a new evacuation order be issued. Information about what to do when on evacuation alert is listed below.

It is also important to note that air quality remains poor as a result of smoke from nearby fire activity. Those with respiratory issues, small children and the elderly should consider this before they choose to return to the area.

Residents returning to the area are encouraged to register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders: cariboord.ca/CRDEmergsignup

Remaining On Evacuation Alert

Since the area remains on evacuation alert, residents should remain prepared for an evacuation by:

• Have a plan to transport all family members or co-workers outside the area, should the area be brought back under evacuation order.
• Keep essential items readily available for a quick departure, including medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e. insurance), immediate care needs for dependents and, if you choose, keepsakes (photographs, etc).
• Ensure that any dependents or pets are prepared for departure.
• Ensure that pets and livestock remain in a safe area.
• Ensure that you have accommodation options for your family, if possible. A Reception Centre will be made available again if required.
• In the event you are evacuated, do not shut off your natural gas. For more information, visit fortisbc.com/forestfires.
• Monitor reliable news sources for evacuation order information and the CRD’s channels on Facebook and cariboord.ca. Further information will be issued as it becomes available.

For Cariboo Regional District information, please visit cariboord.ca/EOC or facebook.com/CRDEmergencyOperations or @CaribooRD or call the CRD’s emergency information line at 1-866-759-4977 (8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily).