May 13, 2023 14:00 hrs
An expanded Evacuation Alert for the Boundary Lake has been issued by the Peace River Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). The five properties that were under an Evacuation Order are now included in the Evacuation Alert. This means the affected residents can return home.
Because of the potential danger to life and health, the Peace River Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for properties between the 237 Road and the Alberta Border on Cecil Lake Road, including properties approximately 20km North and South of the Cecil Lake Road. Please view map on the following page for more information.
Evacuation Alert #5 replaces Evacuation Alert #4, and expands the previous Alert area to include areas that were previously under Evacuation Order. If you were previously on Evacuation Alert or Evacuation Order, you will remain on Alert at this time.
An Evacuation Alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises or property should it be found necessary. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to an evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.
CAUTION: THERE ARE HAZARDS IN THE AREA. STAY AT LEAST 10 METERS FROM DOWNED POWERLINES. CREWS WILL BE WORKING TO RESTORE POWER OVER THE COMING DAYS.
This is the time to GET PREPARED to leave your home on short notice.
- Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated
- Sign up for North East BC Emergency notifications at NEBCAlerts.com.
- Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, passports, birth certificates, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents, cell phone and charger and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick access.
- Prepare to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.
- Prepare to take pets with you including pet care items (leash, carrier, food) and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
- Arrange transportation for all your household Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles. If transportation assistance is needed, call 1-800-670-7773.
- Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
- Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued BEFORE evacuating. Monitor prrd.bc.ca and for information on evacuation orders and location of Reception Centres and hours of operation.
- Residents impacted by Evacuation orders or alerts can contact the PRRD at 1-800-670-7773 for planning and assistance with any transportation, mobility, health, or other needs.
An Evacuation Alert checklist is available under Emergency News at https://prrd.bc.ca/evacuation-alert-checklist. Additional information about the evacuation will be posted at prrd.bc.ca.
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