Pursuant to the BC Emergency Program Act, an Evacuation Order has been issued by Cariboo Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for 3 parcels in the Townsend Creek Area Order #2. This order covers 16,677 hectares. This evacuation alert was previously covered by the Townsend Creek Area Alert issued on July 10, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. for an area adjacent to the western side of the Townsend Creek Area Evacuation Order issued on July 9, 2023.
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:
Evacuation route:
- Turn south onto Lavington Road
- Continue on south Lavington Road, and continue straight (south) onto Tzenzaicut Lake Road
- Follow Tzanzaicut Lake Road east, and turn left (north) onto Garner Road
- Turn left (north) onto West Fraser Road
- Follow West Fraser Road north until you reach Quesnel
Evacuees can access Emergency Support Services (ESS) by self-registering using the Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) tool at https://ess.gov.bc.ca/. Evacuees can also call 250-983-3638 to register.
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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