Cariboo RD EOC downgrades 2 Electoral Area "J" Evacuation ORDERS to ALERTS

Yesterday -- the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Emergency Operations Centre downgraded 2 Evacuation ORDERS to ALERTS in Electoral Area "J" (West Chilcotin) in the following locations:

1) Gatcho Lake - click here

2) Eliguk Lake - click here

Cariboo RD Area "J" Evacuation ORDER (Eliguk Lake Area)

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

Pursuant to the BC Emergency Program Act, an Evacuation Order has been issued by Cariboo Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for 11 parcels in the Eliguk Lake Area.  This order covers 12,104 hectares. The order area includes lands to the east of the Gatcho Lake Area Evacuation Order and north of the communities of Ulkatcho and Anahim Lake.

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: 

• Using available Forestry Roads, drive towards the Dean River Road;
• Turn Southeast (Left) on the Dean River Road;
• At the junction of the Dean River Road with Highway 20, turn EAST (left) onto Highway 20;
• Follow Highway 20 EAST until you arrive in 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 250-267-1154 to register.

The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following area:

Eliguk Lake Area - Evacuation Order

Evacuation Alert and Map
Interactive Map

 

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  

Further information will be issued as it becomes available. Please visit the CRD Emergency Operations Facebook page at facebook.com/CRDEmergencyOperations as well as the CRD website at cariboord.ca/emergency.  For more information contact the CRD’s public information line at 1-866-759-4977. The Public Information Line will be open tonight until 10:00 p.m., and then daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Residents are encourage to register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders.

Cariboo RD Area "J" Evacuation ALERT (Eliguk Lake Area)

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

An Evacuation Alert has been issued by Cariboo Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for 1 parcel in the Eliguk Lake Area.  This alert covers 6,089 hectares. The alert area includes lands immediately to the south of the Eliguk Lake Area Order, east of the Gatcho Lake Area, and north of the communities of Ulkatcho and Anahim Lake.

Because of the potential danger to life and health, the Cariboo Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for this area:

Eliguk Lake Area Alert

Evacuation Alert and Map
Interactive Map

 An Evacuation Alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises or property should it be required.

Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to evacuation; however you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN ALERT IS IN EFFECT
Upon notification of an ALERT, you should be prepared for the evacuation order:

• Have a plan to transport all family members or co-workers outside of the area, should the area be brought under evacuation order.
• Keep essential items readily available for a quick departure; including medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e. insurance), immediate care needs for dependents and, if you choose, keepsakes (photographs, etc).
• Ensure that any dependents or pets are prepared for departure.
• Move pets and livestock to a safe area.
• Ensure that you have accommodation options for your family, if possible. A Reception Centre will be made available if required.
• In the event of an evacuation alert, do not turn off your natural gas. Visit FortisBC for information on being prepared in an emergency related to your natural gas connection.
• Monitor reliable news sources for information on evacuation orders and locations of Reception Centres, including CRD Facebook and website.
• If you are on an evacuation ALERT, or if you have been displaced from your home due to an emergency, please self-register for Emergency Support Services. Self-Registration will reduce wait times for evacuees and assist in the referral process. https://ess.gov.bc.ca

Further information will be issued as it becomes available. Please visit the CRD Emergency Operations Facebook page at facebook.com/CRDEmergencyOperations as well as the CRD website at cariboord.ca/emergency.  For more information contact the CRD’s public information line at 1-866-759-4977. The Public Information Line will be open tonight until 10:00 p.m., and then daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Residents are encourage to register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders.