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Current Wildfire Information in BC. May 02, 2023.
This webpage is not currently being updated. Wildfires are occurring in parts of B.C. For the most up to date information visit your Local Authority or First Nation website. Evacuation Rescinds: Tl’etinqox Government: Information & map: Evacuation Alert RESCIND (PDF) Fire location & status: Dripping Water Wildfire Tl’etinqox Government updates: Facebook Cariboo Regional District: Information &…
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Evacuation Order issued by Village of Cache Creek. One property on Trans Canada Hwy. April 30, 2023.
The Village of Cache Creek has issued an Evacuation Order for a single property on Trans Canada Hwy due to flooding. Anyone in the affected area must leave the area immediately. Further updates will be provided on the Village of Cache Creek’s Facebook page. Recommended Actions Follow all directions from officials: If you are in…
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UPDATED: Current Flood Warnings and Watches. May 02, 2023.
The River Forecast Centre is upgrading to, or maintaining a Flood Warning for: Lower Thompson including Cache Creek, Deadman River, Criss Creek, Bonaparte River and surrounding areas around Cache Creek and Skeetchestn The River Forecast Centre is upgrading to, or maintaining a Flood Watch for: Middle Fraser including plateau areas around Quesnel, Williams Lake, Lhoosk’uz…
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Evacuation Alert issued by Tl’etinqox Government. IR #1. Date: April 29, 2023.
THIS EVENT IS STILL ACTIVE. See the Current Wildfire Information in BC for further updates. The Tl’etinqox Government has issued an Evacuation Alert for the entire area located within IR #1 due to the Dripping Water Wildfire. Anyone in the affected area must be ready to leave on short notice. More information & map: Evacuation…
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Evacuation Alert issued by Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation due to wildfire. Pavilion Reserve #1. April 18, 2023.
An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation for Pavilion Reserve #1 due to the South East Skwish Creek wildfire. For more information, including a map of the affected area, view the Evacuation Alert (PDF). Recommended Actions Follow all directions from local officials: If you are in the area under Evacuation Alert,…
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Evacuation Alert: District of Kent due to Limbert Mountain Wildfire. November 17, 2022
The District of Kent has issued an Evacuation Alert (PDF) for the properties near the Limbert Mountain wildfire. More information, and further updates can be found here: Evacuation Alert (PDF) District of Kent Twitter Facebook Preparing for Wildfires Wildfires move fast, so develop a household plan, put together your grab-and-go bag and connect with your neighbours. Learn…
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Severe Drought: Multiple Communities in BC. November 10, 2022.
Multiple communities in BC continue to experience the effects of severe summer drought. Drought Response Level 5 remains in effect for the following areas: East Peace Fort Nelson North Peace South Peace For more information about current drought response levels across BC, including a map of impacted areas, see the British Columbia Drought Information Portal.…
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Heat Warning: Multiple locations in BC.
Heat Warnings have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for some areas of BC. On this page: Heat Warnings in BC Find a cooling centre Heat safety and preparedness About heat alerts Heat Warnings in BC The following areas in BC are under a Heat Warning: East Vancouver Island Fraser Canyon Howe Sound…
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Evacuation Alert: RESCINDED by District of Sicamous for the Sicamous Creek Mobile Home Park due to Threat of Landslide. July 6, 2022.
The District of Sicamous has RESCINDED an Evacuation Alert for all residences # 1 through #27 in the Sicamous Creek Mobile Home Park. All properties that were in the Evacuation Alert area are now ALL CLEAR. View the RESCIND for more information, including a map of the impacted area. Stages of Evacuation Evacuation Order: You…
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RESCINDED: Evacuation Alert: Issued by Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. Coal River Wildfire. July 3, 2022.
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has RESCINDED the Evacuation Alert for the Coal River area. View the Evacuation Alert Rescind (PDF) for more information, including a map of the impacted area. Stages of Evacuation Evacuation Order: You are at risk. Leave the area immediately. You are encouraged to register all family members at the nearest…
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Evacuation Alert RESCINDED by District of Sicamous for Sicamous Creek Mobile Home Park. June 23, 2022.
The District of Sicamous in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has rescinded an Evacuation Alert for 27 properties in the Sicamous Creek Mobile Home Park. More information and a map are available from Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Stages of Evacuation Evacuation Order: You are at risk. Leave the area immediately. You are encouraged to…
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Ended – Flood Watch – Peace Region
Flood Watch Ended for Peace Region A Flood Watch was issued by British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre for the Peace Region including tributaries around Fort St. John, Taylor, Chetwynd, Moberly Lake, Pine Pass, Hudson’s Hope and Dawson Creek on May 27, 2022. The Flood Watch was ended on May 30, 2022 at 09:30. More information…
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ENDED – Flood Watch: Fontas River
Flood Watch ended for Fontas River A Flood Watch was issued by British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre for the Fontas River on May 14, 2022. The Flood Watch was ended on May 23, 2022 at 08:45. The public was advised to stay clear of the fast-flowing river and potentially unstable riverbanks. More information and an…
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ENDED – Flood Watch: Moffat Creek, near Horsefly.
Flood Watch ended for Moffat Creek A Flood Watch was issued by British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre for Moffat Creek, near Horsefly, on May 7, 2021. The watch was ended on May 13, 2022 at 13:45. The previously issued Flood Watch for Pouce Coupe River ENDED on May 9, 2022. More information is available from…
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RESCINDED: Evacuation Alert for Sicamous Creek Mobile Home Park. May 9th, 2022.
The District of Sicamous in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has RESCINDED the Evacuation Alert for 27 properties in the Sicamous Creek Mobile Home Park. All properties in the Evacuation Alert area are now ALL CLEAR. More information available from the Shuswap Emergency Program. Stages of Evacuation Evacuation Order: You are at risk. Leave…
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Alert Ready Broadcast Intrusive Test for BC on May 4, 2022
On Wednesday May 4, 2022, at 1:55pm (PDT), Emergency Management British Columbia conducted a test of the Alert Ready system. The next test will occur in November 2022. 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…
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ENDED Feb 10. Flood Watch: Kloiya River. Feb. 9, 2022
ENDED on Feb 10 by the River Forecast Centre The River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for: Kloiya River A High Streamflow Advisory has also been issued for: North Coast including tributaries around Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Stewart and surrounding areas A slow moving front is delivering heavy rainfall across the north coast. Environment…
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CANCELLED: Tsunami Advisory for BC Coast: Volcanic Eruption near the Tonga Islands. January 15, 2022.
A volcanic eruption has occurred near the Tonga Islands resulting in a Tsunami Advisory. Advisory level waves are being observed along the Pacific coast and some maximum wave amplitudes continue to increase. Preliminary Parameters The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment and changes may occur. Event: Volcanic Eruption Depth: 1 miles Location:…
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Current Wildfire Information
Evacuation Orders, Alerts and Rescinds Visit EmergencyMapBC to view the location of current wildfire activity, evacuation orders and alerts. Stages of Evacuation Evacuation Order: You are at risk. Leave the area immediately. You are encouraged to register all family members at the nearest reception centre so emergency responders know you are safe. Evacuation Alert: Be ready to…