Emergency Alerts – Archived

The Peace River Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an expanded Evacuation Alert, as a proactive measure to ensure that residents have time to prepare should the situation at the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150) change in the coming days.

Because of the potential danger to life and health, the Peace River Regional District has issued an expanded Evacuation Alert for the following areas:

• All of Twelve Mile Rd, Josef Rd., Dunlevy Rd., Eagle Heights Dr. and Aspen Ridge Dr.;
• Following the eastern boundary of Butler Ridge Provincial Park to the Northern tip, proceeding east until a point intersection Farrell Creek;
• South following Farrell Creek to a point 1km North of Highway 29 North, due West to the District of Hudson’s Hope boundary;
• East of Johnson Creek forestry service road at 40km, North following Dowling Creek to the District of Hudson’s Hope boundary;
• South along the Hudson’s Hope boundary to a point where it intersects Coalbed Creek, and Southwest to a point of intersection with Pete Lake, continuing Southwest to a point of intersection with Moberly Lake forestry service road;
• West following Moberly River to a point including Stubley Creek heading in a north-westerly direction to the boundary of Klin-Se-Za Addition Provincial Park;
• North along the easterly boundary of the Klin-Se-Za Addition Provincial Park, to a point intersecting Dowling Creek and north following Dowling Creek to the Johnson FSR to 40km.

An expanded 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.

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, cell phone & charger and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick;
• Prepare to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed;
• Prepare to take pets with you including pet care items (leash, carrier, food) and move livestock to a safe area (if possible);
• Arrange transportation for all your household Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles. If transportation assistance is needed, call 1-800-670-7773;
• Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible;
• Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating. Monitor prrd.bc.ca and Emergency Info BC for information on evacuation orders and location of Reception Centres and hours of operation;
• Sign up for North East BC (NEBC) Emergency Alerts to get notified of important emergency information in the Peace region. Download the app by searching ‘Everbridge’ wherever you get your apps, or register online at nebcalerts.com.

Further information will be issued at www.prrd.bc.ca and on the PRRD’s Facebook page at Peace River Regional District “Official Page”.

View the full alert, including map, here: Evacuation ALERT #3 – September 9, 2022-Web

The Order Rescind is effective immediately An Evacuation Alert #2 is now in place for the community of Kelly Lake, described as:
• 4 km West of the Alberta border
• 5 km North of Kelly Lake until 5km South of Kelly Lake

Residents can begin to return home in the community of Kelly Lake. Should the situation change, residents must remain diligent and be prepared to leave with short notice.

The 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. Any residents concerned with returning to the community may be able to have extended Emergency Support Services on a case-by-case basis. Please call the ESS Reception Centre at 250-784-4681.

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, cell phone & charger 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 including pet care items (leash, carrier, food) and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
• Arrange transportation for all your household members. Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
• Those with transportation, mobility, health, or other special needs can call 1-800-670-7773 for assistance.
• Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
• Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating. Monitor prrd.bc.ca and Emergency Info BC for information on evacuation orders and location of Reception Centres and hours of operation.

For up to date information, please visit the BC Wildfire Service website. Have you signed up for North East BC Emergency alerts yet? It takes minutes and can be crucial in an emergency. Download the app by searching ‘Everbridge’ wherever you get your apps, or register online at nebcalerts.com

To view the full alert view below:
Evacuation ALERT #2 Bearhole Lake – September 8

An evacuation alert has been issued for the Bearhole Lake Wildfire (G72178), for the Community of Kelly Lake, described as:

• 4 km West of the Alberta border
• 5 km North of Kelly Lake until 5km South of Kelly Lake

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, cell phone & charger 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 including pet care items (leash, carrier, food) and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
• Arrange transportation for all your household members. Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
• Those with transportation, mobility, health, or other special needs can call 1-800-670-7773 for assistance.
• Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
• Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating. Monitor prrd.bc.ca and BC Wildfire Services for information on evacuation orders and location of Reception Centres and hours of operation.
• Sign up for the North East BC Emergency and Public Alerts to be notified of any emergencies near you, including Evacuation Alerts & Orders

For more information on wildfires of note, visit the BC Wildfire Website

View the full Evacuation Alert here: Evacuation ALERT #1 September 4

An evacuation alert has been issued for Battleship Mountain & Carbon Lake: Electoral Areas B & E, including the following areas:

• Twelve Mile Rd., Dunley Rd., Eagle Heights Dr., & Aspen Ridge Dr.
• Beryl Prairie Rd. & Haagsman St.
• Farrell Creek Rd., Simonsen Ave., & Lahagarte Rd.
• East of Johnson Creek FSR at 40km until Highway 29 and North until Hudson’s Hope from the Johnson Creek FSR along Highway 29.

This is the time to get prepared to leave your home on short notice. Get your grab-and-go bags ready (which should include several days of clothing, toiletries, and medications), your emergency plan, copies of important documents, and mementos. For more information on wildfires of note, visit the BC Wildfire Website.

An 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.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

• Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separ
• Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents, cell phone & charger and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick
• Prepare to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.
• Prepare to take pets with you including pet care items (leash, carrier, food) and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
• Arrange transportation for all your household Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles. If transportation assistance is needed, call 1-800-670-7773.
• Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
• Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating. Monitor prrd.bc.ca and Emergency Info BC for information on evacuation orders and location of Reception Centres and hours of operation.

An 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.

View the full alert here: Evacuation ALERT #2 – September 3 2022

An evacuation alert has been issued for Battleship Mountain & Carbon Lake, including the following areas:

• North shore of Williston Lake
• Table Creek south to Dowling Creek (8km west of the WAC Bennett Dam, 40km Johnson FSR)
• Southwest following Dowling Creek to the intersection of McAllister Creek
• West to approximately 10km West of Peck Creek
• North to Williston Lake

This is the time to get prepared to leave your home on short notice. Get your grab-and-go bags ready (which should include several days of clothing, toiletries, and medications), your emergency plan, copies of important documents, and important mementos. For more information on this alert, go to prrd.bc.ca.

For more information on wildfires of note, visit the BC Wildfire Website.

View the full alert here: Evacuation ALERT – September 1, 2022