Revised Evacuation Alert – Electoral Area “L” – Lower East Adams Lake Wildfire
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2023, 20:07Type: Evacuation AlertStatus: Archived
An Evacuation Alert has been revised by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), effective August 18, 2023 at 8:00 pm due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire.
The Evacuation Alert is now in effect for approximately 129 addressed properties in the following areas of Electoral Area “L” (Grasslands) as outlined on the attached map.
Please note that all properties included in this notice were initially placed on Evacuation Alert during the afternoon of August 18, 2023.
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:
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.
Revised Evacuation Alert – Electoral Area “L” – Lower East Adams Lake Wildfire
An Evacuation Alert has been revised by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), effective August 18, 2023 at 8:00 pm due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire.
The Evacuation Alert is now in effect for approximately 129 addressed properties in the following areas of Electoral Area “L” (Grasslands) as outlined on the attached map.
Please note that all properties included in this notice were initially placed on Evacuation Alert during the afternoon of August 18, 2023.
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:
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.
