An Evacuation Order has been issued by the Cariboo Regional District's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for 135 parcels in the Lhoosk'uz Area. This order covers 333, 972 hectares.
This order is replacing the the entirety of the Lhoosk'uz Area Alert issued at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 7:00pm
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 East on 3900 Road or 4000 Road towards Nazko Road then to Quesnel;
Continue North on Highway 97 to ESS Reception Centre in Prince George.
Emergency Service Centre (ESS): Kin Centre (2181 Ospika Blvd in Prince George)
The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following area:
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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, register at the Kin Centre at 2181 Ospika Blvd in Prince George
- 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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