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Flood
Evacuation Order RESCINDED for Old Lakelse Lake Rd. area
Updated on
Current situation
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine has RESCINDED an Evacuation Order for one address on Old Lakelse Lake Rd. due to flooding. The threat to life and safety has passed.
Recommended actions
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Order, you are at risk. You must leave immediately.
Refer to the Evacuation Order 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Evacuation Rescinded
The threat to life and safety has passed.
Flood advisory stages
High Streamflow Advisory
River levels are rising or are expected to rise rapidly. Major flooding is not expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
Flood Watch
River levels are rising and will approach or may exceed the river bank. Flooding may occur in areas near affected rivers.
Flood Warning
River levels have exceeded the river bank or will exceed the river bank soon. Flooding may occur in areas near affected rivers.
Links and resources
River Forecast Centre
Updates on current Flood Advisories in B.C.
DriveBC
Latest travel and highway updates in B.C. Find your regional DriveBC X (Twitter) account.
Flood evacuee guidance
Find general emergency evacuee guidance. Always follow the instructions of your local authority or First Nation.
PreparedBC
Learn how to prepare for floods with resources from PreparedBC.