Pursuant to the BC Emergency Program Act, an Evacuation Order has been issued by Cariboo Regional District's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for 17 parcels in the Twist Creek Area. This alert covers 2,339 hectares south of the community of Tatla Lake.
This order is replacing the Twist Creek Area evacuation alert issued on August 31, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
Due to immediate danger to life safety due to fire, members of the RCMP or other groups will be expediting this action. You must leave the area IMMEDIATELY. Persons who disregard this Evacuation Order and remain in the Evacuation Order area do so at their own risk. Responders may be unable to assist anyone who remains in the Evacuation Order area.
Evacuation route:
- Travel NORTH on Bluff Lake Road to Highway 20;
- Follow Highway 20 EAST to Williams Lake.
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 250-267-4861 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.
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