The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has downgraded the following Alert and Order in Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country). An Evacuation Order is being downgraded to an Evacuation Alert for the following 60 properties in Walhachin: 3565 Anglesey Ranch Rd; 156 to 172 Barclay St; 4221 to 4225 Bass St; 4336 to […]
The Evacuation Alerts in Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country) in the vicinity of Gladwin-Jade Springs and 2256 Trans Canada Highway have been rescinded to all clear as the threat of wildfire in the area no longer poses an imminent risk to the safety of residents. The Alerts were issued for the following addresses: •
The Evacuation Orders for the Whitecroft area in Electoral Area “P” (Rivers and the Peaks) are being downgraded to an Evacuation Alert for the following 139 properties: • 2720 Heffley-Louis Creek Rd; • 2765 Heffley-Louis Creek Rd; • 2789 Heffley-Louis Creek Rd; • 2810 Heffley-Louis Creek Rd; • 2817 Heffley-Louis Creek Rd; • 2845 Heffley-Louis
Notice: PacifiCan Recovery Fund for Lytton and Area September 28, 2023: As a reminder: PacifiCan, the Government of Canada’s regional development agency for British Columbians, has developed two programs for homeowners and businesses impacted by the Lytton Creek wildfire on June 30, 2021. This program is available through the Government of Canada. For details, and
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Evacuee Registration If you have been evacuated from your community due to wildfires, you should register with Emergency Support Services (ESS) whether you need the support or not. This will help ensure that your loved ones and communities know where you are and know that you’re safe. Tip: After you register, you may receive calls from
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Kamloops, BC—July 15, 2021— at its regular Board meeting held today, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors unanimously passed a motion to ask the Government of British Columbia to declare a Provincial State of Emergency in response to the wildfire situation in BC. The motion comes as 308 active wildfires are burning in the
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The following is information for returning TNRD residents who have been evacuated due to wildfires in 2021. It is a general summary of important information after a wildfire evacuation. Before you go back Waste and Fridge/Freezer Disposal Information Lytton Sparks Lake Wildfire – Electoral Area “J” (Copper Desert Country) Spences Bridge Westwold/Monte Lake/Pritchard Brookmere Water and
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FireSmart Home Assessment Residents of TNRD Electoral Areas can request a free FireSmart Home Assessment, where a TNRD FireSmart Coordinator will assess the risk of wildfire for your home and other structures. Recommendations will be made to mitigate the risk and help increase your home and property’s resiliency to wildfire. Note: Exact timing for a FireSmart
Many wildfires in the TNRD occur far from cities and towns, but sometimes they threaten homes, businesses and infrastructure. If a wildfire ends up threatening property or infastructure, an Evacuation Alert or Order may be issued. What’s the difference? Evacuation Alert This is the time to get prepared to leave your home on short notice.
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2023 Wildfires As a result of the 2023 wildfires, the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (the “Province”) has identified certain properties within TNRD boundaries that are subject to post-wildfire geohazard risks. Structures and lands were identified as being susceptible to post-wildfire geohazard risks, including but not limited to sediment transport
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