An Evacuation Order has been issued by Cariboo Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for the Teepee Lake Area within Electoral Area "I" in the Cariboo Regional District. This order affects 293 parcels in and covers 71 161 hectares. This order is replacing the entirety of the Teepee Lake Evacuation Alert issued on July 10, 2023 at 9:00pm, and the Pelican Lake Area Evacuation Alert.
Due to immediate danger to life safety due to fire, members of the RCMP or other groups will be expediting this action.
Evacuation route: Head south and then east on Nazko Road/Blackwater Road/North Fraser Drive until you reach Quesnel
The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following area:
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
You must leave the area immediately.
• Gather your family; take a neighbour or someone who needs help.
• Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
• Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately
available.
• Close all windows and doors; Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
• Do not shut off your natural gas. For more information visit www.fortisbc.com/.
• Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
• Do not use more vehicles than you have to.
• To receive Emergency Support Services, please call 250-983-3638. In addition, you
may self-register using the Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) tool at
https://ess.gov.bc.ca/, (if not already done)
Emergency Support Services will be provided only if your primary residence is on an
evacuation order.
For more information, visit cariboord.ca/emergency, or contact:1-866-759-4977
YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY
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