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Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Community of Kelly Lake, in Electoral Area D, due to Wildfire. September 04, 2022.
An Evacuation Order and an Emergency Alert has been issued by the Peace River Regional District for the Community of Kelly Lake, in Electoral Area D, due to wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. Alert Message EVACUATION ORDER issued by the Peace River Regional District, with support from EMBC. Immediately evacuate if…
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CANCELLED: Amber Alert: July 29, 2023.
The Surrey RCMP issued an Amber Alert on July 19, 2023. The Alert ended on July 29th with the children found safe. Recommended actions When an amber alert is issued: If you receive an Amber Alert, watch for the child, suspect, and/or vehicle described in the Alert DO NOT approach the victim or suspect: Do…
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Tsunami
Current situation National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) This tsunami is linked to a current earthquake Areas of impact Zone A: North Coast and Haida Gwaii Zone B: Central Coast and Northeast Vancouver Island coast including Kitimat, Bella Coola, and Port Hardy Zone C: West Coast of Vancouver Island from Cape Scott to Port Renfrew Zone…
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Resources Find official emergency resources including information on emergency alerts, evacuations and partners. Key terms General partners Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Emergency Management in BC Emergency management in British Columbia is guided by four pillars: Mitigation, Preparation, Response and Recovery. Learn how the province is involved in emergencies and find resources for your household,…
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UPDATED: Evacuation Order for Goodlow due to wildfire. May 06, 2023.
This post is no longer being updated. Visit the Current Wildfire Information webpage for updates. Peace River Regional District updates: Twitter Facebook BC Wildfire Service fire location & status: Boundary Lake wildfire Resources What to expect during emergency evacuation How emergency alerts work in BC What to expect during a wildfire in BC
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EmergencyInfoBC Current emergencies in B.C. Find current emergencies by type of hazard. Hazards without current emergencies are not shown. Current emergencies in B.C. Find current emergencies by last updated date. Emergencies no longer active are not shown. Get ready for wildfire season now Plan where you’ll stay if you’re evacuated: If insurance or staying with…
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CANCELLED: Amber Alert: Phaivanh Correia-Chanthabouala, September 19, 2022.
The Vancouver Police have cancelled the amber alert. Victim: Phaivanh Correia-Chanthabouala Name: Phaivanh Correia-Chanthabouala Age: 3 Gender: Male Height: 2 ft o inch Weight: 30 lbs Hair Colour: Black Eye Colour: Unknown Race: Asian Important Descriptors: 3-years old, 2ft, black hair, wearing grey zip up, blue pants and red shoes Suspect: Jenny Chanthabouala Name: Jenny…
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Alert Ready – Public Alerting Test on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 1:55pm (PST), 2:55pm (MST)
On Wednesday Nov. 25, 2020 at 1:55pm (PST), 2:55 pm (MST), Emergency Management BC will conduct a test of the Alert Ready system. Alert Ready is a Canada-wide system that allows government officials in each province and territory to issue public safety alerts through major television and radio broadcasters, as well as compatible wireless devices.…
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Travel Advisory issued for Vancouver Island due to Fall Storm
A Travel Advisory was issued for Vancouver Island due to a significant fall storm. Multiple highways were CLOSED; drivers were advised to avoid travel Nov. 19 and into Nov. 20. Wind Warnings issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada remain in place for some areas of coastal B.C.
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Flood Watch DOWNGRADED to High Streamflow Advisory for Kingcome River
The River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED a Flood Watch to a High Streamflow Advisory for Kingcome River in B.C. The public is advised to stay clear of this fast-flowing river.
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Flood Watch DOWNGRADED to High Streamflow Advisory for North Coast
The River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED a Flood Warning to a High Streamflow Advisory for the North Coast including the Nass River & tributaries around Stewart, Terrace, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Kemano & other coastal communities in B.C. The public is advised to stay clear of these fast-flowing rivers.
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Flood Warning DOWNGRADED to Flood Watch for West Vancouver Island & Coquitlam River
The River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED the Flood Warning to a Flood Watch for west Vancouver Island, including rivers around Tofino, Bamfield and Port Renfrew and surrounding areas, and the Coquitlam River. The public is advised to stay clear of these fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks.
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Flood Watch ENDED for all areas in BC
The River Forecast Centre has ended all Flood Watches in BC.
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Flood Watch ENDED for Kitimat and Kemano rivers
The River Forecast Centre has ENDED a Flood Watch for Kitimat River including tributaries (Little Wedeene River and Hirsch Creek) and other creeks in the region (Renegade Creek) and the Kemano River including tributaries in B.C.
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Flood Warning ENDED for Kingcome River
The River Forecast Centre has ENDED the Flood Warning for the Kingcome River and tributaries in B.C.
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3.8M Earthquake near Tsawwassen
An 3.8M earthquake has occurred near Tsawwassen, BC. No reports of damage/injury and none are expected. Drop, cover and hold if you feel shaking. Only call 9-1-1 if a life is at stake.
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Flood Watch ENDED for Kingcome River
The River Forecast Centre has ENDED a Flood Watch for Kingcome River in B.C.
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Evacuation Alert issued for Christina Lake
The Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary has RESCINDED all Evacuation Alerts for the Christina Lake area due to the Spaulding Creek wildfire. The threat to life & safety has passed.
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Evacuation Alert issued for Christina Lake
The Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary has RESCINDED all Evacuation Alerts for the Christina Lake area due to the Spaulding Creek wildfire. The threat to life & safety has passed.
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Flood Watch DOWNGRADED to High Streamflow Advisory for Kingcome River including tributaries
The River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED a Flood Watch to a High Streamflow Advisory for the Kingcome River including tributaries in B.C. The public is advised to stay clear of these fast-flowing rivers.
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Earthquake lightly felt near Saanichton
An 4.0 magnitude earthquake has occurred near Saanichton, B.C. and has been lightly felt. There are no reports of damage or injury and none would be expected. Drop, cover and hold if you feel shaking. Only call 9-1-1 if a life is at stake
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Evacuation Alert RESCINDED for Grand Forks area
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has RESCINDED an Evacuation Alert for the Grand Forks area due to the Goosmus wildfire. The threat to life and safety has passed.
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Flood Watch ENDED issued for North Thompson region
The River Forecast Centre has ENDED a Flood Watch for the headwaters of the North Thompson River above Blue River.
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Flood Warning DOWNGRADED to High Streamflow Advisory for Canoe River area
The River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED a Flood Warning to a High Streamflow Advisory for the Canoe River and tributary rivers around the northern end of Kinbasket Lake. The public is advised to stay clear of this fast-flowing river.
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Flood Watch DOWNGRADED to High Streamflow Advisory for Kitsumkalum River and surrounding areas
The River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED the Flood Warning to a High Streamflow Advisory for the Kitsumkalum River and surrounding areas in B.C. The public is advised to stay clear of this fast-flowing river.
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Flood warning DOWNGRADED to High Streamflow Advisory for Telkwa River
The River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED the Flood Warning to a High Streamflow Advisory for Telkwa River in B.C. The public is advised to stay clear of this fast-flowing river.
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Flood Watch DOWNGRADED for Kitimat and Kemano rivers
The River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED a Flood Watch to a High Streamflow Advisory for the Kitimat and Kemano rivers including tributaries in B.C. The public is advised to stay clear of these fast-flowing rivers.
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Flood Watch DOWNGRADED to High Streamflow Advisory for Kingcome River
The River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED a Flood Watch to a High Streamflow Advisory for the Kingcome River B.C. The public is advised to stay clear of these fast-flowing rivers.
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6.4M Earthquake near Haida Gwaii
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake occurred near Haida Gwaii. There is no tsunami threat to B.C. The earthquake was lightly felt on Haida Gwaii, northern Vancouver Island and parts of the North Coast, including Kitimat and Terrace. Drop, cover and hold on if you feel shaking.
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Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation Evacuation Information
The Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation has RESCINDED an Evacuation Alert for Kluskus IR 1, Kloyadingli IR 2, Sundaymans Meadow IR 3, Kluskus IR 14, and Yaladelassla Indian Reserve IR 4 due to the North Blackwater River Wildfire. There are no further alerts or orders in this area.