Red Creek Wildfire Evacuation Alert #1


May 6, 2023 1230hrs

The Peace River Regional District has issued evacuation ALERT for the Red Creek wildfire (G80223) for properties in the Red Creek, Lower Cache and south of the Beatton Airport Road areas as follows:

  • From the intersection of Highway 97N and Beatton Airport Road, heading north along Highway 97N to the 258 Road.
  • Heading west beyond North Cache Creek,
  • Heading northeast to Fox Creek
  • Due west to the Prespatou Road
  • Follow the Prespatou Road south to the 256 road
  • Following the 256 road west to the 281 Road
  • Following the 281 road south to the 254 Road
  • Following the 254 Road to Highway 97N
  • As well as the area 5.5km west of Highway 97N and 4km north of Lyndon Subdivision

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 separ
  • Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents, cell phone & charger and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick
  • 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.

Further information will be issued at www.prrd.bc.ca or BC Wildfire at bcwildfire.ca for more information.

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