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Donnie Creek/Tommy Lakes Evacuation Alert #5

Based on recommendations from BC Wildfire, the Peace River Regional District has adjusted the boundaries of the Evacuation Alert area for the Donnie Creek/Tommy Lakes wildfires. This Alert is being issued due to potential danger to life and health.

Properties that were under Evacuation Alert #4 are now under Evacuation Order #4, as well as a few small additions to the boundaries.

Evacuation Alert #5 applies to the following areas:

  • 1km East of Highway 97 between km 225 and km 273.
  • Extending East 88km from a point 1km East of km 225 on Highway 97, and then extending 56 km North to the boundary of Evacuation Order #4.
  • Extending North-East from a point 1km East of km 273 on Highway 97 to the confluence of the Buckinghorse River and Medena Creek, then continuing East along the Southern boundary of Evacuation Order #4.

This Alert does not apply to First Nations communities as they issue their own Orders and Alerts.

Map of Evacuation Alert Area

Donnie Creek Evacuation Alert #5 Map PDF

This is the time to GET PREPARED to leave the area on short notice.  

An Evacuation Alert is issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises or property should it be found necessary. Residents and industry operators in the area will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to an evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.

  • Industry and other operations in the area should be prepared to shut down and evacuate the area on short notice.
  • Refer to your emergency operational plan and risk assessment for a wildfire evacuation.
  • Locate all staff and contractors and ensure they are aware of your evacuation plan should an Evacuation Order be called.
  • Sign up for North East BC Emergency notifications at NEBCAlerts.com to receive alerts about Evacuation Orders and Alerts.
  • For camps and other accommodations, use the Evacuation Alert Checklist.
  • Pack essential items for a quick departure, such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers, cell phone and charger and if time and space permits, personal keepsakes.
  • Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
  • Make a plan for livestock if applicable. For information on provincial resources visit the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock Relocation web page.
  • If you will need assistance to evacuate from the area, such as for transportation, mobility, health, or other needs, please call 1-800-670-7773.
  • 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.

Donnie Creek Wildfire Evacuation Alert #5 – May 28, 2023 PDF

For more information: 

Additional information about Evacuation Alerts and Orders will be posted at prrd.bc.ca. 

Emergency Information Email: emergency-info@prrd.bc.ca

BC Wildfire is responsible for the wildfire firefighting response. For updates and additional information visit bcwildfire.ca.

Red Creek/Stoddart Creek Evacuation Alert Cancelled

 

Please note that an Evacuation Alert or Order may need to be reissued if the wildfire situation changes or worsens; however, if that is deemed necessary, a new Evacuation Alert or Order process will be started.

For more information, please contact the Peace River Regional District at 250-219-5210 or email emergency-info@prrd.bc.ca.

Cameron River Evacuation Alert Cancelled

Please note that an Evacuation Alert or Order may need to be reissued if the wildfire situation changes or worsens; however, if that is deemed necessary, a new Evacuation Alert or Order process will be started.

For more information, please contact the Peace River Regional District at 250-219-5210 or email emergency-info@prrd.bc.ca.

Donnie Creek Evacuation Alert #3

May 19, 2023 1130 (11:30 a.m.)

Based on recommendations from BC Wildfire, the Peace River Regional District has issued an expanded the Evacuation Alert area for the Donnie Creek wildfire. This Alert is being issued because of potential dangers to life and health.

The areas that are now included in Evacuation Alert #3 include the following:

  • Nig Creek and North of Nig Creek on the Beatton Airport Road
  • North of24 km on Tommy Lakes Road
  • East of Highway 97 from Mile 120 to Trutch
  • Including all areas within 20 km of the Donnie Creek Evacuation Order Area.

This Evacuation Alert does not apply to First Nations communities as they issue their own Alerts and Orders.

Map of Evacuation Alert Area

Donnie Creek Evacuation Alert #3 Map PDF

Online Map Tool

To search for your address to see if your property is under an Evacuation Order or an Evacuation Alert, you can go to the Online Map Tool. Then enter your address in the search bar at the top.

This is the time to GET PREPARED to leave your home on short notice.

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.

  • 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 to receive alerts about Evacuation Orders and Alerts.
  • Pack essential items for a quick departure, such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, passports, birth certificates, banking and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents, cell phone and charger and, if time and space permits, personal keepsakes.
  • Prepare to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbours, if they need assistance.
  • 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, and fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
  • Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
  • If you will need assistance to evacuate from the area, such as for transportation, mobility, health, or other needs, please call 1-800-670-7773.
  • 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.

An Evacuation Alert checklist is available under Emergency News at https://prrd.bc.ca/evacuation-alert-checklist.

Donnie Creek Evacuation Alert #3 PDF

For more information:

Additional information about Evacuation Alerts and Orders will be posted at prrd.bc.ca. 

PRRD Emergency Information Line: 250-219-5210

Emergency Information Email: emergency-info@prrd.bc.ca

BC Wildfire is responsible for the wildfire firefighting response. For updates and additional information visit bcwildfire.ca.

 

Boundary Lake Evacuation Alert is Cancelled

May 17, 2023

We are happy to share that the Boundary Lake Evacuation Alert #5 has been cancelled as of 1500 (3:00 p.m.) on May 17, 2023.

Please note that an Evacuation Alert or Order may need to be reissued if the wildfire situation changes or worsens; however, if that is deemed necessary, a new Evacuation Alert or Order process will be started.

For more information, please contact the Peace River Regional District at 250-219-5210 or email emergency-info@prrd.bc.ca.

 

Boundary Lake Evacuation Alert #3

May 7, 2023 17:30 hrs

An expanded Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Peace River Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

BC Wildfire Service has recommended an evacuation alert as a result of the Boundary Lake wildfire (G80220) and fire behaviour.

Evacuation Alert #3 replaces Evacuation Alert #2, and expands the previous Alert area to included areas that have been downgraded from an Order to an Alert. If you were previously only on Alert, you will remain on Alert at this time.

Because of the potential danger to life and health, the Peace River Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for the following areas:

  • on the East to the Alberta Boarder to the north shore of Boundary Lake, to 5km east of the 211 Road to the 248 Road, to the east of the 213 Road from the Cecil lake road to Moose Creek Ave, and to the east of the Clayhurst Road from Moose Creek Ave to 1.2km north of the 240 Road, to the Alberta border.
  • on the South 1.0km to the south of the 236 Road
  • on the West 28.4km west if the Alberta border
  • on the Southwest 18.4km west of Alces River.
  • on the North 6.5km to the north of the 256 Road.

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 evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.

Evacuation ALERT #3 – May 7, 2023