Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Lhoosk'uz Area Evacuation ALERT LIFTED

Courtesy of the Cariboo Regional District's Emergency Operations Centre:

The Evacuation Alert issued on July 17 at 9:00 p.m. for the Lhoosk'uz Area has been lifted.

An Evacuation Alert or Order may need to be reissued, however, if that is deemed necessary the process will re-commence.

Lhoosk'uz Area Alert Lift

Alert Lifted and Map 
Interactive Map 

For more information contact: 1-866-759-4977

Residents must be prepared if the area receives a future evacuation order or alert on short notice.

To ensure public safety, stay out of fire affected areas and obey all warning and hazard signs.

For rural properties that have been impacted by wildfire, residents should be aware there may be danger trees in wildfire affected areas. Homeowners and private landowners are recommended to work with an insurance agency to have an assessment done by a qualified arborist on their private property.

Residents are encouraged to register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive a text, call or email regarding evacuation alerts and orders.

For Cariboo Regional District information, please visit cariboord.ca or facebook.com/CRDEmergencyOperations or @CaribooRD or call the CRD’s emergency information line at 1-866-759-4977 (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).

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