Pursuant to the BC Emergency Program Act, An Evacuation Order has been issued by the Cariboo Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for 3 parcels in the Tzenzaicut Lake Fire Area. This order covers 3,813 hectares.
Due to immediate danger to life safety due to fire, members of the RCMP or other groups will be expediting this action.
The evacuation route is:
- Head South East on Lavington Road to Tzenzaicut Lake FSR.
- Continue to intersection with Tzenzaicut Garner Lake FSR and turn right on Tzenzaicut Lake Road.
- Turn left to continue on Tzenzaicut Lake Road.
- Turn left on West Fraser Road.
- Travel North on West Fraser Road until you reach Quesnel.
Emergency Support Services are available and can be accessed by calling 250-983-3638 after arrival in Quesnel.
The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following area:
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WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
- You must leave the area immediately
- Register at the ESS Centre listed above
- Close all windows and doors
- Do not shut off your natural gas if you receive an evacuation order. For more information visit www.fortisbc.com
- Close gates (latch) but do not lock
- Gather your family: take a neighbour or someone who needs help
- Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
- Do not use more vehicles than you have to.
- Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY
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