Update:
The Cariboo Regional District has rescinded an evacuation order for two parcels in the Churn Creek Bridge area .
Original:
An evacuation order has been issued by the Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for two parcels in the Churn Creek Bridge Area.
This order covers 157 hectares, including the previous evacuation alert area and a new area to the north of the confluence of the Chilcotin and Fraser Rivers.
Due to immediate danger to life safety due to flooding caused by landslide, members of the RCMP or other groups will be expediting this action.
Residents must leave the area IMMEDIATELY.
Persons who disregard this Evacuation Order and remain in the Evacuation Order area do so at their own risk. Responders may be unable to assist anyone who remains in the Evacuation Order area.
Anyone in the order area must leave. Stay away from the Fraser River and adjacent riverbanks. Flooding and debris are expected from the Chilcotin River landslide.
Emergency Service Centre (ESS): If you have been evacuated from your primary residence, call 1-250-267-4861 to access Emergency Support Services.
Residents are asked to:
- 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.
- Close all windows and doors.
- Do not shut off your natural gas.
- Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
- Do not use more vehicles to evacuate than you have to.
- Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
- Register with Emergency Support Services (ESS) listed above or online through the Evacuee Registration and Assistance tool.
YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY.
Residents are encouraged to register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders.
For Cariboo Regional District information, please visit Cariboo Regional District's website, Emergency Operations Centre Facebook page, Twitter / X feed, or call the CRD’s emergency information line at 1-866-759-4977 (open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily).
