Evacuation Alert – South of Lytton Wildfire – Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country)
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021, 13:53Type: Evacuation AlertStatus: Archived
An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Kamloops.
A current wildfire in Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country) poses a threat to structures and residents south of Lytton, as shown on the attached map, and as noted below:
1210 George Rd
1177 George Rd
1180 George Rd
1097 George Rd
1060 George Rd
1040 George Rd
874 Trans-Canada Hwy
838 Trans-Canada Hwy
768 Trans-Canada Hwy
752 Trans-Canada Hwy
Because of this, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for these properties south of Lytton, effective at 11am on Thursday, June 17, 2021.
This 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.
Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
Prepare to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.
Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
Arrange transportation for all your household members. Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating. Monitor for information on evacuation orders and location of Reception Centres.
Evacuation Alert – South of Lytton Wildfire – Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country)
An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Kamloops.
A current wildfire in Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country) poses a threat to structures and residents south of Lytton, as shown on the attached map, and as noted below:
1210 George Rd
1177 George Rd
1180 George Rd
1097 George Rd
1060 George Rd
1040 George Rd
874 Trans-Canada Hwy
838 Trans-Canada Hwy
768 Trans-Canada Hwy
752 Trans-Canada Hwy
Because of this, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for these properties south of Lytton, effective at 11am on Thursday, June 17, 2021.
This 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.
Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
Prepare to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.
Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
Arrange transportation for all your household members. Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating. Monitor for information on evacuation orders and location of Reception Centres.
