Evacuation Alert in place for Chilcotin River to Churn Creek Area

The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre has issued an evacuation alert for the Chilcotin River to Churn Creek Area.

This is due to the potential danger to life and health caused by the Chilcotin River landslide.

Residents are told to prepare for an evacuation order by:

• Having a plan to transport all family members or co-workers outside of the area, should the area be brought under evacuation order.
• Making grab-and-go bags for each member of your household to keep essential items readily available for a quick departure.
• Ensure that any dependents or pets are prepared for departure. Gather comfort items (blankets, stuffed animals, etc.) for your dependents to make an evacuation less stressful. Gather any kennels or leashes to make transportation safe with your pets.
• Move pets and livestock to a safe area if they cannot be evacuated. Ensure water and feed are available.
• Keep the fuel tanks of personal vehicles full in case a new order is issued.
• Ensure that you have accommodation options for your family, if possible. An Evacuee Reception Centre will be made available if required. Homeowner or tenant insurance may provide greater support than ESS will be able to.
• In the event you are evacuated, do not shut off your natural gas. For more information, visit fortisbc.com/forestfires.
• Monitor reliable news sources for information on evacuation orders and locations of Reception Centres and the CRD’s channels on Facebook and cariboord.ca.
• 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. You will need to sign up for the BC Services Card app to access the self-registration tool, which will reduce wait times for evacuees and assist in the referral process. https://ess.gov.bc.ca/

The CRD encourages those to register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to be notified of alerts and orders.

More information about the evacuation alert can be found on the Cariboo Regional District’s website here.