Flood
Evacuation Alert issued for Poole Creek / Gates Lake area of Electoral Area C
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Current situation
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for properties in the Poole Creek / Gates Lake area of Electoral Area C due to the risk of overland and debris flooding associated with a potential glacial lake outburst.
Due to potential impacts to life and safety, people in the affected area must be ready to leave on short notice.
Recommended actions
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Alert, be ready to leave on short notice.
Refer to the Evacuation Alert for information specific to your community.
Understanding emergency events
Evacuation stages
Evacuation Alert
Be ready to leave on short notice.
Evacuation Order
You are at risk. Leave the area immediately.
Evacuation Rescind
The threat to life and safety has passed.
Flood advisory stages
High Streamflow Advisory
River levels are rising or are expected to rise rapidly. Major flooding is not expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
Flood Watch
River levels are rising and will approach or may exceed the river bank. Flooding may occur in areas near affected rivers.
Flood Warning
River levels have exceeded the river bank or will exceed the river bank soon. Flooding may occur in areas near affected rivers.
Links and resources
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District resources
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