An Evacuation Alert issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) on August 30, 2023, at 5:00 pm due to the Bush Creek East wildfire has been partially downgraded to All Clear, effective September 5, 2023 at 11:00 am.
An Evacuation Alert remains in place for approximately 57 addressed properties, and approximately 207 addressed properties have been downgraded to All Clear in Electoral Area “L” (Grasslands), as outlined on the attached map.
This Evacuation Alert is in place 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 an Evacuation Order; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.
What You Should Do on Evacuation Alert:
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 or pets, and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
Make arrangements to stay with family or friends (if possible).
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.
For more information and to access the interactive Emergency Map, visit: tnrd.ca/emergency.
Evacuation Alert Partially Downgraded to All Clear – Turtle Valley – Bush Creek East Wildfire
An Evacuation Alert issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) on August 30, 2023, at 5:00 pm due to the Bush Creek East wildfire has been partially downgraded to All Clear, effective September 5, 2023 at 11:00 am.
An Evacuation Alert remains in place for approximately 57 addressed properties, and approximately 207 addressed properties have been downgraded to All Clear in Electoral Area “L” (Grasslands), as outlined on the attached map.
This Evacuation Alert is in place 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 an Evacuation Order; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.
What You Should Do on Evacuation Alert:
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 or pets, and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
Make arrangements to stay with family or friends (if possible).
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.
For more information and to access the interactive Emergency Map, visit: tnrd.ca/emergency.
