These alerts remain ACTIVE. See www.EmergencyInfoBC.ca for more details.
Evacuation Orders and Alerts:
- The District of Tumbler Ridge:
- Northern Rockies Regional Municipality:
- Peace River Regional District:
Recommended Actions
Evacuation Order:
Follow directions from your Local Authority or First Nation:
- If you are in the area under Evacuation Order, you are at risk and must leave immediately
- Self-register for Emergency Support Services
- Refer to the Evacuation Order for information specific to your community
- Monitor local information channels on the web, social media, radio and TV
Evacuation Alert:
Follow directions from your Local Authority or First Nation:
- If you are in the area under Evacuation Alert, be ready to leave on short notice
- Review your emergency plan and stock your grab-and-go-bag
- Refer to the Evacuation Alert for information specific to your community
- Monitor local information channels on the web, social media, radio and TV
Resources
Wildfires move fast, so develop a household plan, put together your grab-and-go bag and connect with your neighbours. Learn about the emergency response plan for your area by contacting your Local Authority or First Nation.
- Wildfire evacuee guidance
- Latest wildfire information and provincial fire bans: BC Wildfire Service
- Latest travel and highway updates: DriveBC
- Find your regional DriveBC Twitter account
- If your job has been impacted by wildfires: call Service Canada at 1 877 631 2657 or apply for Employment Insurance online.
For more information on how to prepare for wildfires, visit PreparedBC.
Stages of Evacuation
Evacuation Order: You are at risk. Leave the area immediately. You are encouraged to register all family members at the nearest reception centre so emergency responders know you are safe.
Evacuation Alert: Be ready to leave on short notice. Gather your grab-and-go bags and ensure your vehicle has fuel. If you leave before or during this alert, it’s called a voluntary evacuation.
Evacuation Rescinded: The threat to life and safety has passed.