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Wildfire
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine evacuation information
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The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine and the Gitwangak First Nation have rescinded an Evacuation Alert issued for the area of Cedarvale due to the Coyote Creek wildfire.
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Rescinded Evacuation Alerts
Anyone in the areas under Evacuation Alert must be ready to leave on short notice.
Evacuation Alert
Recommended actions for an Evacuation Alert
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
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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.
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Stop what you are doing
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